Mackerel Will (1860)

By Religious Tract Society

Book Overview

Mackerel Will is a book published in 1860 by the Religious Tract Society. It is a story about a young boy named Will who lives in a fishing village and dreams of becoming a fisherman like his father. However, Will's father dies at sea, leaving his family in financial difficulty. Will's mother is forced to sell their home and move them into a small cottage.Will is determined to help his family and decides to go fishing on his own. He catches a large mackerel and sells it at the market, earning enough money to buy food and pay their rent. Will continues to fish and becomes known as the best fisherman in the village. He uses his skills to help his neighbors and even saves a man who falls overboard during a storm.The book teaches the values of hard work, determination, and helping others. It is a story of triumph over adversity and the importance of family and community. Mackerel Will is a classic children's book that has been enjoyed by generations.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: 1166577961
• ISBN13: 9781166577964
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"