The Lure of the Mediterranean

""The Lure of the Mediterranean: The Ship Dweller a Story of a Happy Cruise"" by Albert Bigelow Paine is a travelogue that recounts the author's experiences on a Mediterranean cruise. The book is a delightful account of his journey, filled with vivid descriptions of the places he visited, the people he met, and the sights he saw. Paine takes readers on a journey through the Mediterranean, exploring the history, culture, and natural beauty of the region. He shares his observations on the local customs, traditions, and cuisine, providing readers with a fascinating insight into the Mediterranean way of life. The book is also a personal account of Paine's own experiences on the cruise, including his interactions with fellow passengers and crew members. Overall, ""The Lure of the Mediterranean"" is a charming and engaging travelogue that captures the magic and allure of this enchanting region.1910. Paine wrote fiction, humor, verse, travel books and edited several magazines; but his outstanding work was a three-volume biography of Mark Twain, with whom he lived and traveled for four years. Bigelow writes the memoirs of his cruise through the Mediterranean. The book is filled with chatter and information about places to go and the wondrous sights along the edges of the Mediterranean. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.