Publisher's Synopsis
The Portygee by Joseph C. Lincoln is a novel set in the early 20th century, which follows the life of a Portuguese immigrant named Manuel Fidalgo. Manuel is a hardworking and ambitious man who comes to Cape Cod in search of a better life. He starts working as a fisherman and eventually becomes a successful businessman, owning his own fleet of fishing boats.However, Manuel's success comes at a cost. He becomes estranged from his family, and his obsession with money and power leads him to make some questionable decisions. He also faces discrimination and prejudice from some of the locals, who view him as an outsider.The novel explores themes of identity, ambition, and the American Dream, as well as the challenges faced by immigrants in a new country. It also offers a vivid portrayal of life in a small New England town, with its unique customs and traditions.Overall, The Portygee is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the immigrant experience and the complexities of the human condition.As a matter of fact he was not very hungry. Breakfast was always a more or less perfunctory meal with him. But he was surprised to see the variety of eatables upon that table. There were cookies there, and doughnuts, and even half an apple pie. Pie for breakfast! It had been a newspaper joke at which he had laughed many times. But it seemed not to be a joke here, rather a solemn reality.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.