Abaft the Funnel

"Abaft the Funnel" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of short stories that transports readers to the bustling world of ships and maritime life. We see Kipling's world through interesting characters and happenings, particularly focusing on the everyday experiences of people at sea and in far-off places. In these stories, the readers meet characters on different ship voyages, including interactions on the "Whanghoa," and a memorable cat named Erastasius, whose antics onboard make the stories fun. Kipling's writing has moments of humor and excitement, which makes the reader think about the challenges and the happiness of life at sea.