Beached Keels (1906) - Henry Milner Rideout - Bog

Beached Keels is a novel written by Henry Milner Rideout and first published in 1906. The story revolves around a young man named David Marsh, who inherits a shipyard in a small coastal town in New England. David is determined to revive the business and make it profitable again, but he faces numerous challenges along the way. One of the main obstacles David encounters is the fierce competition from a rival shipyard owned by a wealthy businessman. David also struggles to gain the trust and respect of the local community, who are wary of outsiders and suspicious of his intentions. As David works tirelessly to restore the shipyard's fortunes, he becomes embroiled in a love triangle with two women - the beautiful and wealthy daughter of his rival, and a kind-hearted local girl who has captured his heart. Beached Keels is a classic tale of ambition, love, and rivalry set against the backdrop of a picturesque coastal town. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in New England at the turn of the 20th century, and explores timeless themes of perseverance, loyalty, and the pursuit of success.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.