The Ship-Dwellers: A Story of a Happy Cruise

"The Ship-Dwellers: A Story of a Happy Cruise" by Albert Bigelow Paine, is a charming story about a group of people who take a cruise to the Mediterranean, similar to Mark Twain's book "The Innocents Abroad." The story begins with the narrator thinking about his childhood dreams of seeing far-off places, fueled by stories he read as a kid with his family. As the cruise gets closer, he shares his excitement and a bit of worry about leaving his normal life. The story has a funny and nostalgic feel and presents the other travelers on the ship, like a young girl named Laura, and many other interesting people. As the group sets sail, the book focuses on the funny side of life on a ship and the unique characters the main character meets.