Project Gutenberg 2015-02-15 Public domain in the USA. 381 Willis, Nathaniel Parker 1806 1867 Willis, N. P. (Nathaniel Parker) Willis, N. Parker (Nathaniel Parker) Summer Cruise in the Mediterranean on board an American frigate Produced by Marcia Brooks, Cindy Beyer and the Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net. "Summer Cruise in the Mediterranean on board an American frigate" by N. Parker Willis is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The work describes an exhilarating journey aboard the frigate “United States” as it sails through Mediterranean waters, sharing vivid accounts of the places visited, including Elba, Naples, Pompeii, and Sicily, along with encounters with notable historical figures and local cultures. The narrative captures the essence of maritime life and the rich historical backdrop of the regions explored. The opening of this narrative sets the stage for an enjoyable summer's cruise, with the author recounting his arrival at the frigate and the excitement of venturing into the Mediterranean. As the journey begins, Willis describes various picturesque scenes, including the striking views of Elba and its historical significance tied to Napoleon. He vividly depicts life on board with the ship's officers, the naval discipline observed, and the camaraderie amongst the crew as they navigate the beautiful yet challenging waters. The author intertwines personal reflections with descriptive accounts of landscapes, historical sites, and interactions with the local populace, effectively immersing readers in the experience of exploration and discovery that defines the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Middle East -- Description and travel Mediterranean Sea -- Description and travel D Text Category: Travel Writing 763858 2025-08-19T11:12:19.409380 text/html 736512 2024-10-24T17:00:58 text/html 355707 2025-08-19T11:12:30.953331 application/epub+zip 371554 2025-08-19T11:12:23.029373 application/epub+zip 371554 2025-08-19T11:12:21.401445 application/epub+zip 539836 2025-08-19T11:12:36.435793 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 512085 2025-08-19T11:12:29.247372 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 512059 2022-09-21T20:41:32.648814 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 687730 2025-08-19T11:12:18.222426 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 667856 2024-10-24T17:00:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16425 2025-08-19T11:12:36.589793 application/rdf+xml 14267 2025-08-19T11:12:21.487377 image/jpeg 2430 2025-08-19T11:12:21.446399 image/jpeg 343106 2025-08-19T11:12:19.466419 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