Cy Whittaker's Place (1908) - Joseph Crosby Lincoln - Bog

Cy Whittaker's Place is a novel written by Joseph Crosby Lincoln and first published in 1908. The story is set in the fictional town of East Wellmouth on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and follows the life of Cy Whittaker, a hardworking and honest farmer who has lived on his land for his entire life. As the story unfolds, we see Cy's struggles to maintain his farm and his relationships with his family and neighbors. He is a man of few words, but his actions speak volumes about his character. When a young woman named Ruth Devlin comes to town, Cy takes her in and hires her as his housekeeper. Over time, they develop a close relationship, but Cy's past and his fear of change threaten to keep them apart.The novel explores themes of family, community, and the changing times of the early 20th century. It also offers a glimpse into life on Cape Cod during this time period, with vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people who inhabit it. Overall, Cy Whittaker's Place is a heartwarming and poignant story about a man who embodies the values of hard work, honesty, and loyalty. It is a classic American novel that continues to resonate with readers today.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.