Home At The Haven

Home At The Haven: A Tale is a novel written by Edward Whymper and first published in 1845. The story follows the life of a young boy named Jack who is sent to live with his uncle in a small fishing village called The Haven. Jack's uncle is a fisherman and he teaches Jack the ways of the sea and the art of fishing. Jack quickly falls in love with the village and its people, and he starts to feel like he has found a true home.As Jack grows up, he becomes more and more involved in the life of the village. He becomes a skilled fisherman himself and he helps his uncle and the other villagers with their work. He also falls in love with a local girl named Mary, and they plan to get married.However, Jack's idyllic life in The Haven is threatened when a group of outsiders arrive in the village. They are looking to buy up the land and turn it into a tourist resort. The villagers are divided on whether or not to sell, and Jack finds himself torn between his love for the village and his desire to help his uncle and the other fishermen.Home At The Haven: A Tale is a heartwarming story about the importance of community and the power of home. It is a classic tale of a young person finding their place in the world and learning to stand up for what they believe in.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.