A Marsh Island

""A Marsh Island"" is a novel by American author Sarah Orne Jewett, first published in 1885. The book tells the story of young orphan Joanna Godden, who lives on a remote marsh island off the coast of Maine. Joanna is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make a success of her farm and her life, despite the challenges of living in a harsh and isolated environment. She is also torn between two very different suitors: the reliable and steady farmer Nat Bowditch, and the charming but reckless sea captain Jim Bowles. As Joanna struggles to navigate the complexities of her relationships and her own desires, she must also confront the realities of life on the island, including the dangers of the sea and the harshness of the weather. ""A Marsh Island"" is a rich and evocative portrait of a unique and fascinating place, and a compelling exploration of the human spirit and its capacity for resilience and determination.As he went up the broad green sloping yard toward the orchard, a little later, Mrs. Owen's voice reached him as she sang a high droning psalm tune behind the wilted scarlet runners of the pantry window. She had sung in the church choir in her early years, and had agreed with her neighbors that her gift was quite uncommon; but it was impossible now for the listener to resist a smile at some of her ambitious excursions among the higher notes.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.