The Hard Scrabble Of Elm Island (1871)

The Hard Scrabble Of Elm Island is a novel written by Elijah Kellogg in 1871. The book is set in the 19th century and follows the story of a group of young boys who live on Elm Island, a small and isolated island off the coast of Maine. The boys, who come from different backgrounds and have different personalities, form a close-knit community and face many challenges as they grow up on the island.The novel is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of friendship, perseverance, and the struggles of rural life. The boys must learn to work together to overcome the harsh conditions of living on the island, including poverty, harsh weather, and limited resources. They also face personal challenges, such as the death of a loved one and the temptation to give up on their dreams.Throughout the book, Kellogg paints a vivid picture of life on Elm Island, describing the natural beauty of the landscape and the daily struggles of the island's inhabitants. He also explores the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by the boys as they navigate their way through adolescence and into adulthood.Overall, The Hard Scrabble Of Elm Island is a timeless classic that offers a glimpse into a bygone era and celebrates the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.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.