Wits' End by Amy Ella Blanchard

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Author Blanchard, Amy Ella, 1856-1926
Illustrator Bridgman, L. J. (Lewis Jesse), 1857-1931
LoC No. 09022944
Title Wits' End
Original Publication Boston: Dana Estes & Company, 1909.
Credits David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "Wits' End" by Amy Ella Blanchard is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Fielding's Island, where Miss Elliott and her niece, Gwendolin Whitredge, have begun a new chapter in their lives by vacationing at a cottage they're eagerly preparing for summer. The book revolves around their experiences and interactions with the local island community, including intriguing characters like the reclusive fisherman Luther Williams and the charming Kenneth Hilary. The opening of the book paints a vivid picture of the idyllic yet rugged island life, describing the natural beauty and unique local culture. We meet characters such as Luther, who fishes in the sea and finds melancholy in his solitude, while Gwendolin eagerly anticipates her summer adventures, including exploring the island and making new friends. As the narrative unfolds, the dynamics among the residents become more apparent; their quirks and relationships hint at the potential for both conflicts and camaraderie, setting the stage for a heartwarming story about friendship, community, and the simple pleasures of life by the sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Islands -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sailing -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Families -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 71546
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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