Down Among Men

By Will Levington Comfort

Book Overview

Down Among Men is a novel written by Will Levington Comfort. The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young woman named Elizabeth who leaves her sheltered life in the East to travel to the West Coast. She is looking for adventure and a new life, but finds herself caught up in the rough and tumble world of men.Elizabeth's journey takes her to San Francisco, where she falls in with a group of men who work in the shipyards. She becomes enamored with one of the men, a rough and tumble sailor named Jim. As she becomes more involved with Jim and his friends, Elizabeth begins to see the darker side of the men's world, including violence and danger.Despite the challenges she faces, Elizabeth is determined to make a life for herself among the men. She learns to navigate their world, becoming a trusted confidant and friend to many of them. Along the way, she also learns more about herself and what she wants from life.Down Among Men is a gripping tale of adventure, love, and self-discovery. It is a vivid portrait of a bygone era and a fascinating exploration of gender roles and relationships. Will Levington Comfort's writing is both lyrical and powerful, capturing the spirit of the West Coast and the men who inhabited it.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: 1163781819
• ISBN13: 9781163781814
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"