02321cam a22003253u 4500 44656 UtSlPG 20260610134027.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 04032328 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F350.5 Waugh, W. F. (William Francis), 1849- The Houseboat Book: The Log of a Cruise from Chicago to New Orleans Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-01-13 Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Houseboat Book: The Log of a Cruise from Chicago to New Orleans" by W. F. Waugh is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author’s adventurous journey aboard a houseboat as he travels from Chicago down the rivers to New Orleans, detailing not only the physical journey but also the preparations, trials, and experiences encountered along the way. The narrative captures the charm of river travel, familial companionship, and the natural beauty of the American waterways. The opening of the narrative introduces the protagonist, a doctor seeking a transformative escape from his demanding life, who dreams of a relaxed existence on a houseboat. As preparations begin, he encounters numerous challenges, including sourcing a suitable boat and gathering information on houseboat travel, revealing both his enthusiasm and the chaos of logistics involved. The beginning sets a tone of optimism tempered by humor and reality, drawing readers into the foundational experiences that will define their journey through the vast and often unpredictable American river systems. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mississippi River -- Description and travel Illinois -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44656 85495 85495