A light-hearted description of a passage from the Tower of London to Margate including mildly satirical sketches of passengers and their doings; and of sights to be seen along the way.
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Humorous description of a trip from London to Gravesend.
A countryman come to London is amazed by new inventions including steam boats and speculates on the possibility of a steam plough.
Humorous description of a pleasure trip to Richmond and the misadventures of the passengers.
Mentions steam boats, playing the flute by steam, and hatching chickens by steam
Comic description of a voyage from London to Margate and the discomforts suffered by the passengers.
The hero takes a trip on a steamer at the request of his wife and daughter, falls in the water and suffers sea-sickness
A light-hearted description of a passage from the Tower of London to Margate including mildly satirical sketches of passengers and their doings; and of sights to be...
A celebration of the Waterman's Steam Packet Company including derogatory comments about its competitors.
Humorous description of a trip from London to Gravesend.
Synopsis: A catalogue of advertising bills posted in London including the lines 'Steam boats to Margate at nine every day' and 'Next Monday, the Nore excursion by...
Humorous description of a pleasure trip to Richmond and the misadventures of the passengers.
A countryman come to London is amazed by new inventions including steam boats and speculates on the possibility of a steam plough.
Mentions steam boats, playing the flute by steam, and hatching chickens by steam
A north country man comes to London and encounters a steam boat amongst other wonders.
Overview of the Songs and Poems in this Category:
With the possible exception of the 'Excursion to Putney' all these songs bear...
Describes the pleasures of a steamboat trip and the characters aboard.