02284cam a22003133u 4500 22998 UtSlPG 20260610133528.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Comstock, Harriet T. (Harriet Theresa), 1860-1943 Janet of the Dunes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-10-17 E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) "Janet of the Dunes" by Harriet T. Comstock is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is centered around the life of a young girl named Janet and her relationship with Cap'n Billy, who has raised her by the Life Saving Station along the picturesque dunes of Long Island. As the narrative unfolds, Janet struggles with her transition into womanhood while maintaining a longing for the freedom of her youth against the backdrop of an encroaching urban presence. The opening portion introduces us to the serene coastal setting where Cap'n Billy and Janet are absorbed in their simple yet profound existence. Cap'n Billy is concerned about Janet's future, uncertain if her wild spirit can navigate the societal expectations looming around her. Janet exhibits a blend of youthful exuberance and stubbornness, resistant to leaving her beloved isolation. Through lively dialogue between them, we grasp their deep bond and Billy's paternal instincts, as he prepares to send her off to the mainland to find opportunities while she desires nothing more than to stay in their tranquil world. The stage is set for Janet's journey of self-discovery amidst the challenges posed by her environment and the people who inhabit it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Young women -- Fiction Ship captains -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22998 64063 64063