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The Letter Bag Of The Great Western: Or Life In A Steamer (1840)

The Letter Bag Of The Great Western: Or Life In A Steamer (1840)

Haliburton, Thomas Chandler

Paperback

20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Europe

ISBN10: 1120765900
ISBN13: 9781120765901
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 7 2009
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.41 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Letter Bag of the Great Western: Or Life in a Steamer is a book written by Thomas Chandler Haliburton and published in 1840. The book is a collection of humorous anecdotes and observations about life on board the Great Western, a steamship that sailed between England and America in the mid-19th century. The book is structured as a series of letters written by a fictional character named Sam Slick, who is a Yankee clockmaker traveling on the Great Western. Through his letters, Sam Slick provides a colorful and entertaining account of the people and events he encounters on board the ship, including fellow passengers, crew members, and the various activities and entertainments available on board. The book also includes satirical commentary on contemporary social and political issues, such as the rivalry between England and America, the state of the British navy, and the role of women in society. Overall, The Letter Bag of the Great Western is a lively and entertaining portrayal of life on board a steamship in the mid-19th century, and offers a unique glimpse into the social and cultural attitudes of the era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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