The Cockaynes in Paris; Or, 'Gone abroad'

"The Cockaynes in Paris; Or, 'Gone abroad'" by Blanchard Jerrold is a funny story from the late 1800s about the Cockayne family's trip to Paris. The story makes fun of the awkward ways English tourists try to understand French culture. Mr. Cockayne and his family visit Paris when it's a lively, exciting place and find themselves in funny situations because they don't understand the local customs. Mrs. Rowe's boarding house introduces class and cultural differences, as well as the odd habits of English visitors. Mrs. Rowe is a strong landlady with a complicated past. The Cockaynes are excited and clueless as they get ready for their adventure in Paris. The story’s tone is both nostalgic and critical, setting the stage as the Cockaynes begin their adventure.