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Life in a Steamer: Or the Letter Bag of the Great Western (1859)

Life in a Steamer: Or the Letter Bag of the Great Western (1859)

Slick, Sam, Jr.

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Historical Figures19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1164891847
ISBN13: 9781164891840
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 258
Weight: 0.77
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Life In A Steamer: Or The Letter Bag Of The Great Western (1859) is a book written by Sam Slick. The book is a collection of humorous anecdotes and observations about life on board the Great Western, a steamship that traveled between England and North America in the mid-19th century. The book is written in the form of letters, purportedly written by Slick, who was a fictional character created by the author. The letters describe the various characters and situations that Slick encountered on board the ship, including the crew, passengers, and the challenges of life at sea. The book provides a unique glimpse into the daily life of a steamship in the 19th century, as well as the social and cultural attitudes of the time. Overall, Life In A Steamer is a witty and entertaining read that offers a fascinating perspective on a bygone 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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