Publisher's Synopsis
Captain January is a classic children's novel written by Laura E. Richards. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Star, who lives with her guardian, Captain January, in a lighthouse on the coast of Maine. Captain January is a retired sailor who has taken Star under his wing, and together they live a simple but happy life by the sea.However, their peaceful existence is threatened when a wealthy woman named Mrs. Whitney comes to town and takes an interest in Star. Mrs. Whitney wants to adopt Star and take her away from Captain January, but Star is torn between her love for her guardian and the allure of a life of luxury.As Star struggles to make a decision, she learns important lessons about loyalty, friendship, and the true meaning of family. The novel is a heartwarming tale of love and sacrifice, and it has been a beloved children's classic for over a century.""Then I heard them agin!"" the old man assented. ""And agin! a flash, and a boom! and then in a minute agin, a flash and a boom! 'Oh, Lord!' says I. 'Take her by to the mainland, and put her ashore there!' I says; 'cause there's a life-saving station thar, ye know, Blossom, and there might be some chance for them as were in her. But the Lord had His views, my dear, the Lord had His views! Amen! so be it! In another minute there kem a break in the clouds, and thar she was, comin' full head on, straight for Light Island.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.