The Lure of the Mediterranean: The Ship Dweller a Story of a Happy Cruise

By Albert Bigelow Paine

Book Overview

The Lure of the Mediterranean: The Ship Dweller a Story of a Happy Cruise is a book written by Albert Bigelow Paine. It tells the story of a happy cruise through the Mediterranean Sea, as seen through the eyes of the author. The book takes the reader on a journey through the beautiful and historic cities of the Mediterranean, including Naples, Rome, Florence, and Venice. Along the way, the author meets a variety of interesting characters, including fellow travelers, crew members, and locals. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the scenery, the people, and the culture of the Mediterranean region. The author's love for the sea and his sense of adventure are evident throughout the book, making it an enjoyable read for anyone who loves travel and exploration. Overall, The Lure of the Mediterranean is a delightful and engaging book that captures the spirit of adventure and the beauty of the Mediterranean.1910. Paine wrote fiction, humor, verse, travel books and edited several magazines; but his outstanding work was a three-volume biography of Mark Twain, with whom he lived and traveled for four years. Bigelow writes the memoirs of his cruise through the Mediterranean. The book is filled with chatter and information about places to go and the wondrous sights along the edges of the Mediterranean. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417937343
• ISBN13: 9781417937349
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"