
INTRODUCTION
PREFACE
CHAPTER I - THE HARRISES IN NEW YORK
CHAPTER II - HUGH SEARLES OF LONDON ARRIVES
CHAPTER III - A BAD SEND-OFF
CHAPTER IV - ABOARD THE S.S. MAJESTIC
CHAPTER V - DISCOMFITURES AT SEA
CHAPTER VI - HALF-AWAKE, HALF-ASLEEP
CHAPTER VII - LIFE AT SEA A KALEIDOSCOPE
CHAPTER VIII - COLONEL HARRIS RETURNS TO HARRISVILLE
A thoughtful blend of social commentary and personal adventure, this narrative follows the young artist Alfonso Harris as he prepares to leave bustling New York for a trans‑Atlantic journey with his family. Torn between his father’s industrial empire and his own creative ambitions, Alfonso’s departure marks the start of a voyage that will test ideas about the partnership of capital and labor, all while a budding romance quietly unfolds.
Through vivid travel scenes and reflective passages, the story captures the optimism and anxieties of the early twentieth‑century world, inviting listeners to consider how ambition, love, and social experiment can intersect. As the characters navigate train stations, coastlines, and cultural encounters, the first act sets the stage for a larger exploration of whether cooperation can bridge the divide between wealth and the working class, promising an engaging and thought‑provoking listening experience.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (460K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2005-10-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1841–1901
A Cleveland businessman and philanthropist who also wrote practical reading guides, travel writing, and a posthumously published utopian novel. His work reflects a broad curiosity about books, education, and the possibilities of social progress.
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