A nameless female writer has come to Dunnet Landing, a small town on the coast of Maine, for the summer in order to finish her manuscript. Once there, she finds herself absorbed in the rhythms of daily life, which come at a much-altered pace than the city she’s left behind. Her observations of the residents of Dunnet Landing—their loves, their fights, their occupation with sky and sea and land, their tall tales, and their quiet secrets—comprise The Country of the Pointed Firs. It ...

Unveiling Whiteness in the Twenty-First Century: Global Manifestations, Transdisciplinary Interventions is a tightly interconnected and richly collaborative book that will advance our understanding of why it is so difficult to re-form and reimagine whiteness in the twenty-first century. Composed after the election of the first black U.S. president, post-global financial crisis, more than a decade after 9/11, and concomitant with a rash of xenophobic incidents across the globe, the book dis...

BY THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF REBECCA'Daphne du Maurier has no equal' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH'A rapturous celebration of the beauties of the Cornish landscape' MICHELE ROBERTS'Miss du Maurier's book is a grand one' CHICAGO TRIBUNEJanet Coombe longs for adventure and the freedom of the sea. She feels herself pulled fast under its spell, but in her heart she knows she must s...

"More William" is the second William collection in the much acclaimed Just William series by Richmal Crompton. It is a sequel to the book Just William. (Excerpt from Wikipedia)

Set in Dunnet Landing, Maine in a summer of the late 1800s, "The Country of the Pointed Firs", is the story of a female writer seeking isolation and inspiration for her writing in a small coastal New England town. Rich with the dialect of the region and the culture of the time "The Country of the Pointed Firs" is an intimate examination of the relationships amongst the members of a rural New England fishing village in the late 1800s.

A short story collection chronicling William’s larger than life adventures. William, a lovable imp, is unapologetically childish in a manner that seems to annoy all of the adults around him. No matter what he does, he usually ends up in trouble. But the trouble usually ends well with no long-term consequences for him.

Representing four prominent American women writers who flourished in the period following the Civil War, this collection includes "Life in the Iron Mills" by Rebecca Harding Davis, "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, "The Country of the Pointed Firs" by Sarah Orne Jewett, and "Souls Belated" by Edith Wharton.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Cl...

The story of "The Rise of Roscoe Paine" revolves around its titular character, Roscoe Paine, a young man who comes from a humble background in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Roscoe is ambitious and determined to improve his social and financial standing. He moves to the bustling city of Boston, where he seeks success in the business world.As Roscoe Paine navigates the challenges and opportunities of urban life, he encounters a variety of characters, experiences personal growth, and faces moral a...

In 'The Angel of the Tenement,' George Madden Martin crafts a poignant narrative that explores the trials and tribulations of immigrant life in early 20th-century America. The novel is set against the backdrop of the urban tenements of New York City, where characters grapple with poverty, cultural dislocation, and the resilience of the human spirit. Martin's prose is characterized by its lyrical quality and rich characterizations, bringing to life a diverse cast that embodies the complexit...

The novel tells the story of Kent Knowles, a character who returns to his hometown on Cape Cod after many years of living away. He becomes involved in various local affairs and develops new friendships and connections. The title "Quahaug" refers to the quahog, a type of clam, which is an important aspect of the local culture and economy.Joseph Crosby Lincoln was known for his regional fiction, and many of his novels are set in Cape Cod. His works often portray the daily lives, customs, and...

Frank R. Stockton is chiefly remembered today for his innovative short stories and children's fairy tales, which established his name as one of America’s greatest storytellers in the last decades of the nineteenth century. For the first time in publishing history, this comprehensive eBook presents Stockton’s complete works, with numerous illustrations, rare story collections and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relat...

Sweetapple Cove by George Van Schaick