A Floating Home

''A Floating Home'' is a narrative account by Cyril Ionides, written in the early 20th century, detailing his family's experience living aboard a Thames sailing barge. The book explores their transition from a conventional house to a boat, highlighting themes of financial practicality and appreciation for marine life. It captures the challenges and joys of adapting to a water-bound existence, driven by the desire for freedom and cost savings. The Ionides family's journey reflects both excitement and the realities of their unconventional lifestyle on the Thames River.