Publisher's Synopsis
The Pearl of Orr's Island is a novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe, published in 1862. The story takes place on the coast of Maine, and follows the life of a young girl named Mara Lincoln, who lives on Orr's Island with her grandmother. Mara's life is shaped by the natural beauty of the island and the sea, as well as the challenges and hardships of living in a small, isolated community. As she grows up, Mara becomes close friends with a young man named William, who is studying to become a minister. Together, they explore the island and its surroundings, and Mara learns about the history and culture of the people who live there. The novel also explores themes of race and slavery, as Mara's family is involved in the Underground Railroad, helping slaves escape to freedom. The characters struggle with the moral and ethical implications of their actions, and the novel raises questions about the nature of justice and freedom. Overall, The Pearl of Orr's Island is a rich and complex novel that explores the beauty and challenges of life on the coast of Maine, as well as the complex social and political issues of the time. It is a powerful portrait of a community and a way of life that has since disappeared, but still resonates with readers today.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.
