The Fisherman's Niece: Or A Mother's Last Words (1863)

By C G Rowe

Book Overview

The Fisherman's Niece: Or A Mother's Last Words is a novel written by C.G. Rowe and published in 1863. The story follows the life of a young girl named Lucy, who is the niece of a fisherman named Jack. Lucy's mother, who is dying, entrusts Jack with the care of her daughter. Jack takes Lucy in and raises her as his own, teaching her the ways of the sea and the skills of fishing. As Lucy grows up, she becomes an accomplished fisherman herself and is well-respected in the community. However, her life takes a turn when she falls in love with a wealthy man named Edward, who is not accepted by Jack and the other fishermen. Lucy must navigate the challenges of love and loyalty to her family and community, while also dealing with her own sense of identity and belonging. The Fisherman's Niece: Or A Mother's Last Words is a heartwarming tale of family, love, and the power of community. It offers a glimpse into the life of fishermen and their families in the 19th century, and explores themes of class, tradition, and social expectations.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: 112088070X
• ISBN13: 9781120880703
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"