The Log of the Water Wagon; or, The Cruise of the Good Ship "Lithia": Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Log of the Water Wagon; or, The Cruise of the Good Ship "Lithia": author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Log of the Water Wagon; or, The Cruise of the Good Ship "Lithia" is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Taylor, Bert Leston (1866–1921); Gibson, W. C. (William Curtis) (1857–?).
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"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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Log of the Water Wagon; or, The Cruise of the Good Ship "Lithia"
- Author credits: Taylor, Bert Leston (1866–1921); Gibson, W. C. (William Curtis) (1857–?)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- American wit and humor
- Temperance -- Humor
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
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