Publisher's Synopsis
Cap'n Dan's Daughter is a novel written by Joseph C. Lincoln. The story is set in the small coastal town of South Denboro, Massachusetts, where the main character, Ruth, lives with her father, Cap'n Dan. Ruth is a strong-willed and independent young woman who dreams of leaving her small town and experiencing the world beyond. However, her plans are put on hold when her father falls ill and she must take over his business, a small grocery store. Ruth struggles to keep the store afloat while also dealing with the advances of a wealthy and arrogant suitor, as well as the unexpected arrival of her estranged mother. Throughout the novel, Ruth learns valuable lessons about love, family, and the importance of staying true to oneself. Cap'n Dan's Daughter is a heartwarming tale of a young woman's journey to find her place in the world and the challenges she faces along the way.""Daniel Dott!"" she gasped. ""Daniel Dott! You--YOU--why--my husband talking to me like that! My own HUSBAND! the man of all men that I expected would be proud of me! The man who should be proud and glad that I have found my lifework--speaking to me like that! Oh! oh! what shall I do! How CAN I bear it!""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.
