W. C. Gibson

“ To all surviving saloon passengers of the good ship Lithia, who have rounded the Horn and passed through perilous Beering Straits, and suffered shipwreck, shock, and sudden thirst: to those intrepid souls who have clung to the slippery hull of the Water Wagon when it seemed the gallant craft could not live another hour; who, lashed to the sprinkler, have ridden out many a choking dust-storm ”

“ No life-preservers will be found in staterooms. Do not ask for them.
No “bundles” will be allowed in staterooms, nor allowed to lie around the decks.
Excellent concerts will be [17] rendered every evening in the main saloon by the Band of Hope. A select library will be found in the smoking-room. Water-marked stationery is also at the disposal of all first-class passengers.
Don’t try to get on the Wagon while it is in motion. It is the Captain’s business to stop for loads. If he does not stop when flagged, you will know he is full. ”

“ Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co.
Boston, U.S.A.
The Cruise of the Good Ship “Lithia”
FOREWORD [vii]
If you don’t like this book, write to the authors about it. Don’t bother the publishers: they are too busy selling it. ”