Project Gutenberg 2007-07-22 Public domain in the USA. 260 Bayne, Samuel G. (Samuel Gamble) 1844 1924 Bayne, Samuel Gamble 09027121 A Fantasy of Mediterranean Travel Produced by Al Haines "A Fantasy of Mediterranean Travel" by Samuel G. Bayne is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This work recounts a voyage aboard the ship "King of Cork" as it embarks on a leisurely cruise through the Mediterranean, visiting various enchanting locations. The author vividly captures the experiences of quirky passengers and describes fascinating landscapes, cultures, and historical sites, showcasing the charm and eccentricities of Mediterranean travel. The opening portion introduces the setting and atmosphere aboard the steamer, where a diverse assembly of characters is introduced, each with their own peculiarities. Bayne sets the tone with a blend of humor and keen observation, detailing the ship's departure from New York, the nature of the passengers—which include an assortment of oddballs and types reminiscent of a Dickensian novel—and an amusing anecdote about the ship's adventures. With its lighthearted and witty narrative style, the text promises an engaging journey filled with personal experiences and lively interactions among travelers, making it a delightful read for those interested in travel stories infused with humor and charm. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Mediterranean Sea -- Description and travel Orient -- Description and travel D Text Category: Humour Category: Travel Writing 261585 2025-08-09T09:05:19.397661 text/html 248373 2021-01-02T20:41:01 text/html 2375162 2025-08-09T09:05:24.079658 application/epub+zip 2375951 2025-08-09T09:05:20.491741 application/epub+zip 169615 2025-08-09T09:05:19.960613 application/epub+zip 2462452 2025-08-09T09:05:26.982581 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2441595 2025-08-09T09:05:23.524595 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 238341 2022-09-10T11:18:40.334698 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 220736 2025-08-09T09:05:18.837637 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 220502 2021-01-02T20:41:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 220493 2021-01-02T20:41:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20024 2025-08-09T09:05:27.113589 application/rdf+xml 20138 2025-08-09T09:05:20.040618 image/jpeg 2880 2025-08-09T09:05:20.000601 image/jpeg 93040 2021-01-02T20:41:01 application/octet-stream application/zip 2301455 2021-01-02T20:41:01 application/octet-stream application/zip 92989 2021-01-02T20:41:01 application/octet-stream application/zip 2313408 2025-08-09T09:05:19.507647 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