In a steamer chair, and other shipboard stories by Robert Barr

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Author Barr, Robert, 1850-1912
Title In a steamer chair, and other shipboard stories
Note Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents In a steamer chair -- Mrs. Tremain -- Share and share alike -- An international row -- A ladies' man -- A society for the reformation of poker players -- The man who was not on the passenger list -- The terrible experience of Plodkins -- A case of fever -- How the captain got his steamer out -- My stowaway -- The purser's story -- Miss McMillan.
Credits Juliet Sutherland, David Widger and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "In a Steamer Chair" by Robert Barr is a collection of shipboard stories written during the late 19th century. The book presents a series of tales that revolve around various passengers aboard the steamship "City of Buffalo", highlighting their interactions, quirks, and the dramas that unfold during their journey from England to America. Central to the opening story is Mr. George Morris, who is depicted as a rather ennui-stricken young man taking the voyage without any companions or apparent interest in the lively atmosphere around him. At the start of the narrative, George Morris finds himself aboard the ship, detached from the bustling excitement of other passengers who are saying their goodbyes. His lack of enthusiasm becomes evident as he grapples with personal concerns, notably the anxiety over encountering a fellow traveler he wishes to avoid. This tension propels the story forward when, upon encountering a broken steamer chair belonging to a young woman named Miss Katherine Earle, he reluctantly engages with her. Their interactions are laced with humor and awkwardness, setting the stage for deeper connection amidst the backdrop of shipboard life. As the chapters unfold, readers are introduced to both the lighthearted and serious facets of maritime travel, accentuated through the experiences of Morris and his fellow voyagers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Sea stories
Subject Ocean travel -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 9309
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 23, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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