Publisher's Synopsis
Keziah Coffin is a novel written by Joseph C. Lincoln, first published in 1920. The story is set in the fictional town of Wellfleet, Massachusetts, and follows the life of Keziah Coffin, a strong and independent woman who runs her family's fishing business. Keziah is a proud member of the Coffin family, who have been fishermen for generations, and she is determined to keep their business afloat despite the challenges they face.As the story progresses, Keziah faces many obstacles, including financial struggles, family drama, and romantic entanglements. She is courted by two men, the wealthy and sophisticated Captain Sam Hunniwell and the rugged and dependable Captain Perez Ryder. Keziah must navigate her feelings for both men while also dealing with the pressures of running the family business.Throughout the novel, Keziah is portrayed as a strong and capable woman who is not afraid to stand up for herself and her family. She is also deeply connected to her community and is highly respected by the people of Wellfleet. The novel explores themes of family, love, and the challenges of small-town life.Overall, Keziah Coffin is a classic American novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of the people who made their living from the sea. It is a story of determination, resilience, and the power of family ties.He paused in spite of himself. His church, his first church! He had accepted the call with pride and a determination to do his best, the very best that was in him, for the society and for the people whom he was to lead. Some of those people he had learned to love; many of them, he felt sure, loved him. His success, his popularity, the growth of the organization and the praise which had come to him because of it, all these had meant, and still meant, very much to him. No wonder he paused, but the pause was momentary.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.
