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To Be Taken Before Sailing
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781026039434
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 54
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.11 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
To Be Taken Before Sailing is a witty and observant collection of humorous reflections centered on the experiences and eccentricities of ocean travel during the early twentieth century. Written by the celebrated American humorist Irvin S. Cobb, the work dives into the preparations, social anxieties, and physical challenges that accompany a voyage across the sea.
With his signature blend of sharp satire and gentle irony, Cobb examines the plight of the passenger, from the bewildering complexities of packing to the inevitable struggles with seasickness and the rigid etiquette of life on a steamship. Through a series of clever anecdotes, the author provides a comedic roadmap for those venturing onto the high seas, capturing the distinct atmosphere of the Golden Age of travel. To Be Taken Before Sailing stands as a classic piece of American humor, offering a lighthearted look at human nature under the pressure of adventure and the unpredictability of the ocean.
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