Janet Of The Dunes (1907)

By Harriet T. Comstock

Book Overview

""Janet of the Dunes"" is a novel written by Harriet Theresa Comstock and published in 1907. The story is set in the sand dunes of Cape Cod and follows the life of Janet, a young girl who lives with her grandfather in a simple cottage. Janet is a wild and free-spirited girl who loves the outdoors and spends her days exploring the dunes and collecting shells. As she grows older, Janet becomes more aware of the world beyond her small community and begins to dream of a life beyond the dunes. When a wealthy young man from the city comes to Cape Cod for the summer, Janet is drawn to him and they form a close friendship. However, their different backgrounds and social status create obstacles that threaten to keep them apart. Throughout the novel, Janet learns about love, friendship, and the importance of staying true to oneself. The book also explores themes of class, social norms, and the beauty of nature. ""Janet of the Dunes"" is a timeless coming-of-age story that captures the spirit of a young girl in a unique and enchanting setting.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: 1164682318
• ISBN13: 9781164682318
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"