Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 187 Stockton, Frank R. 1834 1902 Stockton, Francis Richard Stockton, Frank Richard The Rudder Grangers Abroad and Other Stories Euphemia among the pelicans -- The Rudder Grangers in England -- Pomona's daughter -- Derelict -- The baker of Barnbury -- The water-devil. Produced by Suzanne Shell, GF Untermeyer and PG Distributed Proofreaders "The Rudder Grangers Abroad and Other Stories" by Frank R. Stockton is a collection of humorous tales written during the late 19th century. The book centers on the adventures of Euphemia and her companion as they embark on a journey to Florida, where they encounter a quirky cast of characters and various misadventures that showcase Stockton's characteristic wit and observational humor. The opening of the collection introduces us to the primary characters—the narrator and Euphemia—who are enjoying a leisurely cruise on the Indian River in Florida with a group that includes a Paying Teller and others interested in documenting the experience. As they navigate the waters, the travelers engage in playful banter about their surroundings and the nature of travel, with moments of levity punctuated by an unexpected storm that tests their camaraderie. This early part sets the tone for the whimsical and lighthearted encounters that follow, highlighting Stockton's ability to blend humor with the everyday experiences of his characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Humour Category: American Literature 338049 2025-10-05T08:43:27.129282 text/html 337992 337901 2024-11-05T10:37:39.569722 2023-10-05T10:15:04.854467 text/html text/html 205817 2025-10-05T08:43:33.877284 application/epub+zip 209962 2025-10-05T08:43:29.986299 application/epub+zip 193956 2025-10-05T08:43:28.883273 application/epub+zip 386254 2025-10-05T08:43:36.809290 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 366549 2025-10-05T08:43:33.192275 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 350928 2022-09-06T04:26:33.483395 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 310747 2025-10-05T08:43:26.804321 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 290984 2024-10-28T18:50:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17049 2025-10-05T08:43:36.934247 application/rdf+xml 15562 2025-10-05T08:43:29.383272 image/jpeg 3487 2025-10-05T08:43:29.136299 image/jpeg 203369 2025-10-05T08:43:27.155357 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia