Summary
Nathan Appleton recounts his 1866 Atlantic crossing from New York to Brest and the month he spent in Paris before continuing to Russia. He sketches the shipboard world of his voyage in lively detail, including the mix of travelers, conversation, card playing, and the captain’s routine presence. The book is framed as a travel narrative from an American visitor observing Europe and moving on toward Russia.
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