The Kelp-Gatherers: A Story Of The Maine Coast (1890)
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ISBN10: 1165596067
ISBN13: 9781165596065
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 174
Weight: 0.53
Height: 0.37 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165596065
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 174
Weight: 0.53
Height: 0.37 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Kelp-Gatherers: A Story Of The Maine Coast is a novel written by John Townsend Trowbridge and published in 1890. The story is set in the coastal region of Maine and follows the lives of a group of individuals who make a living by gathering kelp, a type of seaweed that is used for various purposes such as fertilizer and food. The main character of the story is a young boy named Jerry, who becomes a kelp-gatherer after his father dies and his family falls into poverty. Along with his friends, Jerry faces many challenges and adventures as they work hard to gather kelp and make a living for themselves. The novel explores themes such as poverty, hard work, perseverance, and the beauty of nature. It also provides a glimpse into the unique way of life of the people who live and work on the Maine coast. Overall, The Kelp-Gatherers is a heartwarming and inspiring story that celebrates the resilience and strength of the human spirit, even in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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