A Trip to the Orient: The Story of a Mediterranean Cruise

"A Trip to the Orient: The Story of a Mediterranean Cruise" by Robert Urie Jacob is a captivating early 20th-century travel story that recounts the author's adventures and observations, along with his companions, during a Mediterranean cruise to places like Funchal, Gibraltar, and Athens. Enhanced by nearly two hundred photographic illustrations, the book offers a fascinating visual and descriptive journey. The story begins with the thrill and preparation for the cruise, following the author and his friends as they decide to embark on a long voyage aboard the steamship Moltke. Leaving New York, the narrative paints a vivid picture of life onboard, showing passengers adjusting to the rhythm of the ship with elegant dinners and social events. A swirl of excitement and uncertainty mixes with a growing sense of friendship among the travelers, setting up a journey full of adventure and connection.