Publisher's Synopsis
Aboard The Mersey: Or Our Youngest Passenger is a novel written by Mrs. George Cupples and published in 1886. The story is set aboard a ship called The Mersey, which is sailing from Liverpool to New York. The main character is a young girl named Mabel, who is traveling with her family to America. Mabel is the youngest passenger on the ship, and she quickly becomes the center of attention among the crew and other passengers. As the voyage progresses, Mabel befriends a young boy named Harry, who is also traveling with his family. Together, they explore the ship and have various adventures. However, their fun is interrupted by a series of mishaps and dangerous incidents, including a fire on board and a storm at sea. Throughout the novel, Mrs. Cupples vividly describes life aboard a 19th-century passenger ship, including the daily routines of the crew and passengers, the meals served on board, and the various amenities available. She also explores themes of family, friendship, and courage in the face of danger. Overall, Aboard The Mersey: Or Our Youngest Passenger is an engaging and informative novel that offers a glimpse into life on a transatlantic voyage in the late 19th century.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.
