Crossing the Atlantic

Houghton Mifflin’s Crossing the Atlantic is a single-issue comic that, since its 1880 debut, has remained in print as a durable, decades-spanning work. Best known for its evocative maritime art and the collaborative efforts of its original creators, this slim volume offers a focused, historically grounded look at transatlantic sea travel. Its enduring presence on shelves speaks to its quiet significance as an early example of the comic format’s ability to document real-world adventure with both accuracy and visual flair.