Publisher's Synopsis
The Harbor of Doubt is a novel written by Frank Williams and published in 1915. The story is set in a small coastal town in Maine, where the protagonist, John Brown, has just arrived to take up a teaching job at the local school. John is a young man who is haunted by doubts and fears about his own abilities and his place in the world. He is also struggling to come to terms with the recent death of his father, who was a respected minister.As John settles into his new life in the town, he becomes involved with a group of local fishermen who are facing their own challenges. The fishing industry is in decline, and many of the men are struggling to make ends meet. John becomes close to one of the fishermen, a man named Tom, who is also dealing with personal demons.As the story unfolds, John and Tom both confront their doubts and fears, and find a way to move forward. The novel explores themes of faith, redemption, and the power of community. It is a poignant and thought-provoking work that offers a glimpse into a bygone era and the struggles of ordinary people trying to make a life for themselves.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.
