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Title: Cap'n Jonah's fortune : A story of Cape Cod
Original Publication: United States: George Sully and Company, 1919.
Note: Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Aaron Adrignola, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Cap'n Jonah's Fortune: A Story of Cape Cod" by James A. Cooper is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the picturesque setting of Cape Cod, where we are introduced to the titular character, Cap'n Jonah Hand, an old sea captain who returns to land after a life at sea, seeking a place to settle down among relatives he has not seen for many years. The narrative delves into the dynamics of his relationships with the Petty family and highlights themes of hospitality, societal expectations, and the search for belonging. The opening of the novel introduces us to Cap'n Jonah as he arrives at the home of his niece, Sarah Petty, and her family. Jonah is a seasoned sailor with a lively personality, but right away, we see the contrasting environment of the Petty household, with Sarah's sharp tongue and Tom Petty's troubles looming over the family. The text hints at the struggles of young Pearl Holden, who finds herself trying to navigate the challenges of her life under Sarah's dominion while showing an emerging bond with Cap'n Jonah. As the captain begins to integrate into their lives, he witnesses the complexities of family dynamics, creating an intriguing foundation for the rest of the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cooper, James A., 1862-1930
Illustrator: Scott, A. O. (Arthur Orange), 1882?-1946
EBook No.: 75584
Published: Mar 10, 2025
Downloads: 1137
Language: English
Subject: Cape Cod (Mass.) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Cap'n Jonah's fortune : A story of Cape Cod
Original Publication: United States: George Sully and Company, 1919.
Note: Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Aaron Adrignola, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Cap'n Jonah's Fortune: A Story of Cape Cod" by James A. Cooper is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the picturesque setting of Cape Cod, where we are introduced to the titular character, Cap'n Jonah Hand, an old sea captain who returns to land after a life at sea, seeking a place to settle down among relatives he has not seen for many years. The narrative delves into the dynamics of his relationships with the Petty family and highlights themes of hospitality, societal expectations, and the search for belonging. The opening of the novel introduces us to Cap'n Jonah as he arrives at the home of his niece, Sarah Petty, and her family. Jonah is a seasoned sailor with a lively personality, but right away, we see the contrasting environment of the Petty household, with Sarah's sharp tongue and Tom Petty's troubles looming over the family. The text hints at the struggles of young Pearl Holden, who finds herself trying to navigate the challenges of her life under Sarah's dominion while showing an emerging bond with Cap'n Jonah. As the captain begins to integrate into their lives, he witnesses the complexities of family dynamics, creating an intriguing foundation for the rest of the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cooper, James A., 1862-1930
Illustrator: Scott, A. O. (Arthur Orange), 1882?-1946
EBook No.: 75584
Published: Mar 10, 2025
Downloads: 1137
Language: English
Subject: Cape Cod (Mass.) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.