Tide Rips (1922)

By James Brendan Connolly

Book Overview

Tide Rips is a novel written by James Brendan Connolly and published in 1922. The story is set in the fictional town of Tide Rips, located on the coast of Maine. The book follows the lives of several characters, including the wealthy businessman John Rawn, his daughter Alice, and the local fisherman Tommie Louie. As the story unfolds, the characters������� lives become intertwined in unexpected ways. John Rawn is determined to turn Tide Rips into a thriving tourist destination, but his plans are met with resistance from the locals who fear the loss of their traditional way of life. Meanwhile, Alice falls in love with Tommie Louie, despite her father's disapproval. Throughout the novel, Connolly explores themes of class, tradition, and the changing landscape of rural America in the early 20th century. The book is praised for its vivid descriptions of life in a small Maine town and its sympathetic portrayal of working-class characters. Tide Rips is considered a classic of American literature and an important work in the canon of regionalist literature. It is recommended for readers interested in the history and culture of rural America, as well as those who appreciate character-driven stories with a strong sense of place.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: 1167212096
• ISBN13: 9781167212093
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"