In a steamer chair, and other shipboard stories

"In a Steamer Chair" by Robert Barr is a collection of tales that whisks readers aboard the steamship "City of Buffalo," where a cast of unique passengers find their lives intertwined on a voyage from England to America. At the heart of the opening story is George Morris, a bored young man who seems uninterested in the excitable atmosphere where he wishes to avoid a fellow traveler that may be onboard. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Miss Katherine Earle and her broken steamer chair, leading to humorous and awkward interactions that promise a deeper connection. Through their experiences and those of their fellow travelers, the stories reveal both the joyful and somber sides of maritime travel during this era.