Pocket Island: A Story of Country Life in New England by Charles Clark Munn
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"Pocket Island: A Story of Country Life in New England" by Charles Clark Munn is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds around the clandestine activities of a Polish Jew, named Captain Wolf, and a roving Micmac Indian as they engage in smuggling liquor along the Maine coast. Central to the plot is Pocket Island, a mysterious and eerie location that serves as a hideout in their illegal
endeavors, embodying both danger and intrigue. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to the chance alliance of Captain Wolf and the Indian, who embark on a partnership to profit from the smuggling trade. The opening chapters vividly describe the island’s geography and its chilling history, hinting at ominous undertones. The duo's activities are fraught with tension, showcasing Wolf’s cunning and greed, contrasted with the Indian's indifference to the material wealth involved. As the story develops, it hints at deeper consequences of their illegal operations, setting the stage for conflicts and moral dilemmas that may arise as a result of their actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Munn, Charles Clark, 1848-1917 |
|---|---|
| Title | Pocket Island: A Story of Country Life in New England |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20057 |
| Release Date | Dec 8, 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 390 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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