The diary of Edmund Heller, October 9, 1917-January 12, 1918 : covering his return trip from the First Asiatic Expedition led by Roy Chapman Andrews of the American Museum of Natural History
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18 Sunday was passed quietly without dancing or Religious Service. We have seen no islands or ships & very little sea life, only a few Blacks posted abreast some flying fish. This boat carries more short story tellers than I have ever met before. Capt. Wilson of the Canton Centuries a slave has A perpetual steam boat & Twenty are second. Delight the airings of Charlie Chaplin is a source of stories quite as numerous. 19 Monday the Passengers met & elected a Sport & entertainment committee. Met & Gruff both drew the honors & drinks awarded place amid the sports by