The Ninth Man

The Ninth Man: A Story is a novel written by Mary Heaton Vorse and published in 1920. The story revolves around a group of nine people who are stranded on a deserted island after their ship sinks. As they struggle to survive and find a way to be rescued, the group dynamics and relationships between the characters are explored. The novel portrays the different personalities, conflicts, and tensions that arise among the group, as well as their efforts to work together and overcome their differences. The main character, a young woman named Mary, becomes a mediator and peacemaker in the group, trying to keep everyone united and focused on their common goal of survival. Throughout the story, the characters face various challenges, such as finding food and water, building shelter, and dealing with illness and injury. They also have to confront their own fears, doubts, and weaknesses, as well as the possibility of being stranded on the island indefinitely. The Ninth Man: A Story is a compelling and insightful novel that explores themes of human nature, resilience, and survival. It offers a vivid portrayal of the psychological and emotional struggles of a group of people in a desperate situation, and the ways in which they cope with adversity and find hope in the face of uncertainty.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.