Publisher's Synopsis
The Pearl of Orr's Island is a novel written by Harriet Beecher Stowe in 1862. It is a story set in the coastal town of Orr's Island, Maine, and follows the lives of its inhabitants. The novel explores themes of love, family, and community, as well as the struggles of the working-class in a changing society.The main character of the novel is a young girl named Mara, who grows up on Orr's Island with her grandmother, Mrs. Todd. Mara is a strong and independent character, who is determined to make a life for herself despite the challenges she faces. Along the way, she falls in love with a young man named Isaac, who is also struggling to find his place in the world.The novel also features a cast of colorful characters, including the eccentric Mrs. B. and the wise old Captain Littlepage. Through their stories, Stowe explores the history and culture of Maine, as well as the social and economic changes that were taking place in America during the mid-19th century.Overall, The Pearl of Orr's Island is a rich and engaging novel that offers a vivid portrait of life in a small coastal town. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today, and remains a beloved classic of American literature.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.
