Breakers Ahead (1906)

By Anna Maynard Barbour

Book Overview

Breakers Ahead is a novel written by Anna Maynard Barbour and published in 1906. The story is set in a small coastal town in Maine and revolves around the lives of two young women, Ruth and Marion, who are best friends. Ruth is engaged to a wealthy man, while Marion is in love with a poor fisherman. The novel explores themes of class, love, and loyalty as the characters navigate their relationships and the challenges of their respective social statuses. The title of the book refers to the dangers of the ocean, which serves as a metaphor for the obstacles the characters must overcome in their lives. The novel is regarded as a classic of early 20th-century American literature and is known for its vivid descriptions of the Maine coast and its characters' emotional struggles.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164186795
• ISBN13: 9781164186793
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"