The Schooner On The Beach (1884)

The Schooner On The Beach (1884) is a novel written by Edward Augustus Rand. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a young sailor named Nat Kemp. Nat is the captain of a schooner that he has inherited from his father. The schooner is called the ""Sea Foam"" and it is his pride and joy. The novel begins with Nat and his crew sailing towards their home port in Massachusetts after a long and successful voyage. However, they encounter a fierce storm that damages their vessel and forces them to seek refuge on a beach in Maine. While they wait for repairs to be made, Nat meets a young woman named Mabel who lives nearby. Nat and Mabel quickly become friends and eventually fall in love. However, their romance is threatened by the arrival of Mabel's former suitor, a wealthy and arrogant man named Harry. Harry is determined to win Mabel back and will stop at nothing to achieve his goal. As Nat and Mabel's relationship grows stronger, they must navigate the challenges that come with Harry's interference. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle between the wealthy and the working class. Overall, The Schooner On The Beach is a captivating tale of romance and adventure set against the backdrop of the sea. Rand's vivid descriptions of life on a schooner and the beauty of the Maine coast make this novel a must-read for fans of historical fiction.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.