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Title: Cy Whittaker's Place
Note: Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Donald Lainson; David Widger
Summary: "Cy Whittaker's Place" by Joseph Crosby Lincoln is a novel set in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the fictional village of Bayport, where the focus appears to be on the titular character, Captain Cy Whittaker, who has returned to his childhood home after many years at sea. This return sets off a series of events involving the dilapidated state of his old family home, the community of Bayport, and the various village personalities that inhabit it, offering a blend of humor, nostalgia, and social commentary. The opening of the book introduces us to the charming chaos of Bayport's local life. It begins with Captain Cy and several townspeople discussing the state of his family home, which has fallen into disrepair. Their conversations reveal a tight-knit community with a keen interest in Captain Cy's past and present. Through a series of humorous exchanges, we see the dynamics of village life, including gossip, opinions on local politics, and the peculiarities of the residents. The sense of community is strong, and it is clear that Captain Cy's return sparks both curiosity and nostalgia among the townspeople. This setup promises a rich exploration of character interactions and the comedic intricacies of small-town life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lincoln, Joseph Crosby, 1870-1944
EBook No.: 3281
Published: Jun 3, 2006
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Massachusetts -- Fiction
Subject: Cape Cod (Mass.) -- Fiction
Subject: Adoption -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Cy Whittaker's Place
Note: Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Donald Lainson; David Widger
Summary: "Cy Whittaker's Place" by Joseph Crosby Lincoln is a novel set in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the fictional village of Bayport, where the focus appears to be on the titular character, Captain Cy Whittaker, who has returned to his childhood home after many years at sea. This return sets off a series of events involving the dilapidated state of his old family home, the community of Bayport, and the various village personalities that inhabit it, offering a blend of humor, nostalgia, and social commentary. The opening of the book introduces us to the charming chaos of Bayport's local life. It begins with Captain Cy and several townspeople discussing the state of his family home, which has fallen into disrepair. Their conversations reveal a tight-knit community with a keen interest in Captain Cy's past and present. Through a series of humorous exchanges, we see the dynamics of village life, including gossip, opinions on local politics, and the peculiarities of the residents. The sense of community is strong, and it is clear that Captain Cy's return sparks both curiosity and nostalgia among the townspeople. This setup promises a rich exploration of character interactions and the comedic intricacies of small-town life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lincoln, Joseph Crosby, 1870-1944
EBook No.: 3281
Published: Jun 3, 2006
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Massachusetts -- Fiction
Subject: Cape Cod (Mass.) -- Fiction
Subject: Adoption -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.