The Clammer (1906)

By William John Hopkins

Book Overview

The Clammer is a novel written by William John Hopkins and first published in 1906. The story is set in a small fishing village on the coast of New England, where the protagonist, Johnnie, works as a clammer. Johnnie is a hardworking and honest man who struggles to make ends meet for himself and his family. As the story unfolds, Johnnie faces a number of challenges, including a rival clammer who tries to sabotage his business, a love interest who is torn between him and another man, and a devastating storm that threatens to destroy everything he has worked for. Throughout the novel, Hopkins paints a vivid picture of life in a small fishing village, capturing the unique culture, traditions, and struggles of the people who call it home. The Clammer is a timeless tale of perseverance, love, and the power of community, and remains a classic of American literature to this day.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: 1167047133
• ISBN13: 9781167047138
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"