Public domain shit from 1840

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Anyone else been reading random free books on their phone? I just read "Fragments of Voyages and Travels" by Basil Hall, a sea captain from the 1810s. Highlights include:

Basil Hall, 19th century sea captain, hiding in a hedge to avoid having to talk to friends of friends, proving that autism has existed in its present form for generations:
“The awkwardness of my situation, which was already considerable, became greatly augmented by this ridiculous proceeding.” – V2, p8

A very detailed an earnest chapter of advice passed on to future sea captains about why it's a good idea to keep a monkey onboard, so long as you make sure the men don't get it drunk (regularly).

Getting invited to an irish farmer's society dinner where anyone who mentioned farming had to take a shot:
“The first distinct image which remains on my mind of this after-dinner scene is what the architects call a ‘plafond’ view of the table; that is, such a prospect of its under surface as can be obtained only by the spectator lying flat on his back upon the floor.” – V2, p14

Basil Hall fangirling for like two chapters about the time he met Sir Walter Scott.

Seriously, I don't know why I didn't think of this sooner as my definitive source for light reading. Shit's hilarious.