Publisher's Synopsis
Cap'n Eri is a novel written by Joseph C. Lincoln that tells the story of Eri Hedge, a retired sea captain who lives in a small town in Cape Cod. The book is set in the early 1900s and follows Cap'n Eri as he navigates through the challenges of small-town life, including financial struggles, family drama, and romantic relationships.The story begins with Cap'n Eri's decision to take in a young orphan boy named Davy. As Davy becomes part of Cap'n Eri's household, he learns about the sea and the town's history from the captain's stories. Cap'n Eri also becomes involved in a love triangle with two women, Mary-'Gusta and Thankful, who both have feelings for him.Throughout the book, Cap'n Eri faces various obstacles, including financial troubles due to a failed business venture and a family dispute over a valuable piece of land. However, with his wit and wisdom, he manages to overcome these challenges and maintain his reputation as a respected member of the community.Overall, Cap'n Eri is a heartwarming story about a man's journey through life and the relationships he forms along the way. It captures the essence of small-town living and the values of hard work, loyalty, and kindness that are essential to its success.Conversation among the captains was, for the next two days, confined to two topics, speculation as to how soon they might expect a reply from the Nantucket female and whether or not Mr. Langley would discharge Hazeltine. On the latter point Captain Eri was decided.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.
