Cap'n Abe, Storekeeper: A Story of Cape Cod by James A. Cooper
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"Cap'n Abe, Storekeeper: A Story of Cape Cod" by James A. Cooper is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story centers around young Louise Grayling, who finds herself at the Cape Cod home of her uncle, Captain Abram Silt, after escaping her controlling Aunt Euphemia for an adventurous summer. Louise's journey leads her to explore her familial roots, the colorful personalities of Cape Cod, and perhaps the unexpected realms
of romance in the quaint seaside setting. The opening of the narrative introduces Louise in conversation with her father, Professor Grayling, as they discuss her fate for the summer—much to her disdain, that fate involves living with her Aunt Euphemia. The conversation shifts when the professor reveals that Louise has an uncle, Captain Abram Silt, whom she has never met. Determined to get to know her mother's side of the family, Louise heads to Cape Cod, where she experiences a mix of curiosity and amusement as she travels among the local residents. Her stay at Cap'n Abe's store brings her into the quaint and quirky world of Cape Cod folk, setting the stage for the adventures and dynamics that will unfold with her uncle and the arrival of her other uncle, Cap'n Amazon Silt. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Cooper, James A., 1862-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title | Cap'n Abe, Storekeeper: A Story of Cape Cod |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Cape Cod (Mass.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13982 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-13982-1 |
| Release Date | Nov 8, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jul 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 447 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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