The Mate Of The Daylight And Friends Ashore

The Mate Of The Daylight And Friends Ashore is a novel written by Sarah Orne Jewett. The story follows the life of a sailor named Sam, who works on a ship called the Daylight. Sam is a hardworking and loyal sailor who has spent most of his life at sea. He is known for his bravery and his ability to navigate through rough waters.The novel is set in a small coastal town in Maine and revolves around Sam's interactions with the people in the town. Sam meets a variety of characters, including a group of fishermen, a young girl named Nelly, and a wealthy businessman named Mr. Tilley.As the story progresses, Sam finds himself torn between his loyalty to the Daylight and his desire to settle down on land. He develops a close friendship with Nelly and begins to question whether a life at sea is really what he wants.Throughout the novel, Jewett explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the search for identity. She also provides a vivid portrayal of life in a small coastal town in Maine during the late 19th century.Overall, The Mate Of The Daylight And Friends Ashore is a captivating novel that offers a unique perspective on life at sea and the challenges faced by sailors during this time period. It is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history or classic American literature.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.