Project Gutenberg 2007-07-22 Public domain in the USA. 68 Bayne, Samuel G. (Samuel Gamble) 1844 1924 Bayne, Samuel Gamble 09027121 A Fantasy of Mediterranean Travel Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by Al Haines "A Fantasy of Mediterranean Travel" by Samuel G. Bayne is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This work recounts a voyage aboard the ship "King of Cork" as it embarks on a leisurely cruise through the Mediterranean, visiting various enchanting locations. The author vividly captures the experiences of quirky passengers and describes fascinating landscapes, cultures, and historical sites, showcasing the charm and eccentricities of Mediterranean travel. The opening portion introduces the setting and atmosphere aboard the steamer, where a diverse assembly of characters is introduced, each with their own peculiarities. Bayne sets the tone with a blend of humor and keen observation, detailing the ship's departure from New York, the nature of the passengers—which include an assortment of oddballs and types reminiscent of a Dickensian novel—and an amusing anecdote about the ship's adventures. With its lighthearted and witty narrative style, the text promises an engaging journey filled with personal experiences and lively interactions among travelers, making it a delightful read for those interested in travel stories infused with humor and charm. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Mediterranean Sea -- Description and travel Orient -- Description and travel D Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 261448 254837 2024-10-09T13:54:16.051832 2023-09-10T05:37:43.749475 text/html text/html 248373 2021-01-02T20:41:01 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 2301455 2021-01-02T20:41:01 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 2375090 2024-10-09T13:54:21.193791 application/epub+zip 2375975 2024-10-09T13:54:17.244834 application/epub+zip 169641 2024-10-09T13:54:16.652818 application/epub+zip 2462454 2024-10-09T13:54:24.454771 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2441605 2024-10-09T13:54:20.585832 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 238341 2022-09-10T11:18:40.334698 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 220736 220732 2024-10-09T13:54:15.272846 2023-09-10T05:37:43.144482 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 220502 2021-01-02T20:41:01 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 93040 2021-01-02T20:41:01 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 220493 2021-01-02T20:41:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 92989 2021-01-02T20:41:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21214 2024-10-09T13:54:24.603791 application/rdf+xml 20138 2024-10-09T13:54:16.744822 image/jpeg 2880 2024-10-09T13:54:16.696820 image/jpeg 2313363 2024-10-09T13:54:16.164838 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog