| Author |
Taylor, Bert Leston, 1866-1921 |
| Author |
Gibson, W. C. (William Curtis), 1857- |
| Illustrator |
Glackens, L. M. (Louis M.), 1866-1933 |
| Title |
The Log of the Water Wagon; or, The Cruise of the Good Ship "Lithia"
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Wilson and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Log of the Water Wagon; or, The Cruise of the Good Ship 'Lithia'" by Bert Leston Taylor and W. C. Gibson is a humorous narrative written in the early 20th century. This satirical work can be categorized as a comic literary exploration that addresses the theme of temperance through the lens of an absurd voyage aboard a fictitious ship named the Good Ship Lithia. The book takes a lighthearted approach to alcohol abstinence and the virtues and follies of its teetotaling passengers. The story is presented as a log kept by a lone sober passenger amid a rowdy crew and a boisterous passenger list that includes a variety of comical characters, each with their quirky personalities and respective struggles with sobriety. As the Lithia embarks on its "dry cruise," the log entries recount a series of misadventures, from amusing mutinies and thirst-induced chaos to introducing eccentric elements such as a "water cure." The narrative unfolds in days that blend levity with insightful commentary on the trials of maintaining one's resolve against temptation, eventually culminating in a farcical ending filled with ludicrous challenges. Overall, the book utilizes wit and satire to entertain while subtly advocating for temperance, making it a whimsical reflection on societal attitudes toward alcohol consumption during its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
American wit and humor
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| Subject |
Temperance -- Humor
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
60022 |
| Release Date |
Jul 31, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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