This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 19005929
Title: A Floating Home
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Matthew Wheaton and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "A Floating Home" by Cyril Ionides and J. B. Atkins is a narrative account detailing the experience of living aboard a Thames sailing barge, written in the early 20th century. The book explores the authors' transition from a conventional house to a home on a boat, addressing themes of financial practicality, appreciation for marine life, and the allure of a water-bound existence. The primary focus is on the Ionides family, particularly the owner Cyril Ionides, as they navigate the challenges and joys of adapting their lives to this unconventional lifestyle. The opening of "A Floating Home" presents the rationale behind the Ionides family's decision to live on a barge. Faced with the realization that they could not afford a suitable home for their growing children and longing for the freedom associated with life on the water, Cyril proposes the idea of purchasing a vessel as their new dwelling. The initial conversation reveals both excitement and trepidation, as discussions center on the practicality of living aboard, the cost savings associated with avoiding rent, and the benefits of a marine lifestyle. The narrative sets the stage for their adventures, highlighting their enthusiasm and ambition while foreshadowing the adjustments they must make for their unique choice of home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Ionides, Cyril
Author: Atkins, J. B. (John Black), 1871-1954
Illustrator: Bennett, Arnold, 1867-1931
EBook No.: 42091
Published: Feb 13, 2013
Downloads: 299
Language: English
Subject: Thames River (England)
Subject: Boats and boating
Subject: Essex (England) -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 19005929
Title: A Floating Home
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Matthew Wheaton and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "A Floating Home" by Cyril Ionides and J. B. Atkins is a narrative account detailing the experience of living aboard a Thames sailing barge, written in the early 20th century. The book explores the authors' transition from a conventional house to a home on a boat, addressing themes of financial practicality, appreciation for marine life, and the allure of a water-bound existence. The primary focus is on the Ionides family, particularly the owner Cyril Ionides, as they navigate the challenges and joys of adapting their lives to this unconventional lifestyle. The opening of "A Floating Home" presents the rationale behind the Ionides family's decision to live on a barge. Faced with the realization that they could not afford a suitable home for their growing children and longing for the freedom associated with life on the water, Cyril proposes the idea of purchasing a vessel as their new dwelling. The initial conversation reveals both excitement and trepidation, as discussions center on the practicality of living aboard, the cost savings associated with avoiding rent, and the benefits of a marine lifestyle. The narrative sets the stage for their adventures, highlighting their enthusiasm and ambition while foreshadowing the adjustments they must make for their unique choice of home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Ionides, Cyril
Author: Atkins, J. B. (John Black), 1871-1954
Illustrator: Bennett, Arnold, 1867-1931
EBook No.: 42091
Published: Feb 13, 2013
Downloads: 299
Language: English
Subject: Thames River (England)
Subject: Boats and boating
Subject: Essex (England) -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.