Book Description

This charming little book recounts a delightful cruise on the Hudson River in 1876, celebrating the centennial of American independence. It includes sketches of the passengers, descriptions of the scenery, and witty commentary on the events of the day. The anonymous author captures the spirit of the time, and readers will be transported to a bygone era of leisurely travel and conviviality. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.