""Sheila of Big Wreck Cove: A Story of Cape Cod"" is a novel written by James A. Cooper and first published in 1922. The story takes place on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and follows the life of a young girl named Sheila. Sheila is a spirited and adventurous child who lives with her family in a small fishing village. The novel depicts her experiences growing up in this environment, from her childhood to her teenage years. Throughout the book, Sheila faces many challenges and obstacles, including poverty, illness, and loss. ...
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""Sheila of Big Wreck Cove: A Story of Cape Cod"" is a novel written by James A. Cooper and first published in 1922. The story takes place on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and follows the life of a young girl named Sheila. Sheila is a spirited and adventurous child who lives with her family in a small fishing village. The novel depicts her experiences growing up in this environment, from her childhood to her teenage years. Throughout the book, Sheila faces many challenges and obstacles, including poverty, illness, and loss. However, she also experiences moments of joy and wonder, such as exploring the beaches and forests of Cape Cod and making new friends. As she grows older, Sheila begins to question the traditional roles and expectations placed upon women in her community, and she struggles to find her own path in life. The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of Cape Cod's natural beauty and its portrayal of the hardships and joys of life in a small fishing village. It also touches on themes of gender roles, class differences, and the importance of family and community. Overall, ""Sheila of Big Wreck Cove"" is a timeless coming-of-age story that offers a glimpse into a unique and fascinating corner of American history and culture.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.
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