02479cam a22003373u 4500 31522 UtSlPG 20260610133723.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896 The Pearl of Orr's Island: A Story of the Coast of Maine Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-03-06 Produced by David Edwards, Jane Hyland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "The Pearl of Orr's Island: A Story of the Coast of Maine" by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a novel written in the late 19th century. This poignant tale is centered around the life and struggles of a young girl named Mara, who is born into tragedy as she loses her mother shortly after her birth due to a storm at sea. The novel explores themes of loss, childhood innocence, and the resilience of love and community in the face of adversity. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Naomi and an old fisherman who witness a shipwreck during a violent storm. Naomi, the fisherman's companion, is deeply affected by the tragedy, representing the emotional weight that loss has on those left behind. The narrative quickly shifts to the aftermath, focusing on the baby Mara, who becomes the focal point of hope and sorrow amidst the local community. As the characters grapple with grief, the story delves into the lives of those around Mara, including her grandparents and the eccentric aunts, revealing a rich tapestry of life on Orr's Island as they navigate their sorrow and find companionship in the shared experience of loss. The opening chapters set the tone for a heartfelt exploration of human emotions against the backdrop of the rugged Maine coast. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Islands -- Fiction Maine -- Fiction Bildungsromans Girls -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31522 72368 72368