Publisher's Synopsis
The Postmaster is a novel written by Joseph C. Lincoln and originally published in 1912. The story is set in the fictional town of South Harniss on Cape Cod and follows the life of the town's postmaster, Elisha Bassett. Elisha is a well-respected member of the community who takes great pride in his job and his town. However, when a new postmaster is appointed and Elisha is forced to retire, he struggles to find meaning in his life. The novel explores themes of aging, community, and the changing times. It is a heartwarming story that captures the essence of small-town life and the importance of finding purpose in one's later years.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.
