Fellow Captains (1916)

Fellow Captains is a novel written by Sarah Norcliffe Cleghorn and published in 1916. The story revolves around a group of women who have formed a close bond while working on a farm in rural New England during World War I. The women are all unmarried and have taken on the roles traditionally reserved for men, including managing the farm and working in the fields. Despite the challenges they face, they are determined to succeed and support each other through thick and thin. The novel explores themes of gender roles, friendship, and the impact of war on everyday life. It also touches on issues such as women's suffrage and the changing social norms of the time. Through the characters' struggles and triumphs, Cleghorn paints a vivid picture of life in rural America during the early 20th century. Overall, Fellow Captains is a compelling and thought-provoking read that offers a glimpse into a unique slice of American history. It is a testament to the strength and resilience of women who were determined to make their mark in a world that was not always welcoming to them.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.