The Rudder Grangers Abroad and Other Stories

"The Rudder Grangers Abroad and Other Stories" by Frank R. Stockton is a compilation of funny stories from the late 1800s about Euphemia and her friend's trip to Florida, where they meet strange people and get into funny situations that show off Stockton's clever humor. The book starts by introducing the storyteller and Euphemia, who are on a relaxing boat ride on the Indian River in Florida with a group, including a Paying Teller, who wants to write about their experiences. The travelers joke around about what they see and what it's like to travel, and a sudden storm puts their friendship to the test, creating a lighthearted mood for the funny meetings to come, as Stockton mixes humor with his characters' daily lives.