Wits' End by Amy Ella Blanchard
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"Wits' End" by Amy Ella Blanchard is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Fielding's Island, where Miss Elliott and her niece, Gwendolin Whitredge, have begun a new chapter in their lives by vacationing at a cottage they're eagerly preparing for summer. The book revolves around their experiences and interactions with the local island community, including intriguing characters like the reclusive fisherman Luther Williams and the
charming Kenneth Hilary. The opening of the book paints a vivid picture of the idyllic yet rugged island life, describing the natural beauty and unique local culture. We meet characters such as Luther, who fishes in the sea and finds melancholy in his solitude, while Gwendolin eagerly anticipates her summer adventures, including exploring the island and making new friends. As the narrative unfolds, the dynamics among the residents become more apparent; their quirks and relationships hint at the potential for both conflicts and camaraderie, setting the stage for a heartwarming story about friendship, community, and the simple pleasures of life by the sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Blanchard, Amy Ella, 1856-1926 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Bridgman, L. J. (Lewis Jesse), 1857-1931 |
| LoC No. | 09022944 |
| Title | Wits' End |
| Original Publication | Boston: Dana Estes & Company, 1909. |
| Credits | David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Islands -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sailing -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71546 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71546-9 |
| Release Date | Sep 2, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 348 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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