Cape Cod Folks - Sarah Pratt McLean - Bog

Cape Cod Folks is a novel written by Sarah Pratt McLean and first published in 1881. The story is set in the quaint town of Eastham on Cape Cod, Massachusetts during the late 1800s. The novel follows the lives of several families and their daily struggles and triumphs. The main character is Captain Elisha Nye, a retired sea captain who is the patriarch of the Nye family. He is a respected member of the community and a man of great integrity. His daughter, Thankful, is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make her own way in life. She falls in love with a young doctor named John, who is new to the town. Other characters include the wealthy and snobbish Mrs. Deacon, who is determined to marry off her daughter to the highest bidder, and the kind-hearted Mrs. Snow, who takes in a young orphan girl named Lizzie. Throughout the novel, the characters face various challenges, including financial struggles, illness, and romantic entanglements. The book is a charming portrayal of life in a small New England town and provides a glimpse into the daily lives of its inhabitants. It is a heartwarming story of love, family, and community that will delight readers of all ages.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.