Publisher's Synopsis
Tan Pile Jim: Or A Yankee Waif Among The Bluenoses is a novel written by Barnas Freeman Ashley and published in 1894. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Jim, who is orphaned and left to fend for himself in the harsh world of 19th century America. Jim is taken in by a group of sailors and travels with them to the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, where he encounters a group of locals known as the ""Bluenoses."" Despite the cultural differences and language barriers, Jim befriends the Bluenoses and learns valuable lessons about life and survival. The novel is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of friendship, perseverance, and cultural diversity. It is also a historical fiction that provides a glimpse into life in 19th century America and Canada. Ashley's writing style is engaging and descriptive, and the characters are well-developed and relatable. Overall, Tan Pile Jim: Or A Yankee Waif Among The Bluenoses is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers over a century after its initial publication.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.
