Harbor Jim of Newfoundland by Alden Eugene Bartlett
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"Harbor Jim of Newfoundland" by Alden Eugene Bartlett is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character of Harbor Jim, an admirable fisherman whose life and philosophy reflect the values of community, faith, and resilience against the harshness of nature. Through the lens of Jim's interactions with his friends and family, the book explores themes of love, friendship, and the transformative power of hope. The opening
portion introduces readers to Bob McCartney, a Newfoundlander who recounts the story of how he became friends with Harbor Jim during a sealing trip. Their bond is established through a treacherous experience on the ice, highlighting Jim's bravery and willingness to help others. As Bob expresses his deep affection for Jim, the narrative paints a vivid picture of the Newfoundland fishing community, the challenges they face, and the warmth of relationships sustained by mutual respect and love. The reader is drawn into the life of Harbor Jim, whose character promises to embody both a grounded existence and profound insights into human nature as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bartlett, Alden Eugene, 1873- |
|---|---|
| Title | Harbor Jim of Newfoundland |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Whitehead and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Newfoundland and Labrador -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43934 |
| Release Date | Oct 11, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 334 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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