Fuller, Edwin W. (Edwin Wiley) 1847-1876 creator text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Sea-gift: A Novel" by Edwin W. Fuller is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around John Smith, the protagonist, who embarks on a journey exploring his identity, family legacy, and childhood experiences. Set against a backdrop of societal expectations and familial pride, the story promises to delve into themes of love, innocence, and the complexities of growing up. At the start of the novel, the narrator, John, introduces himself in a humorous and self-reflective manner, contemplating the commonality of his name and his family's noble lineage. He shares anecdotes about his upbringing, detailing the contrasting personalities of his wealthy parents, and the profound influence of his mother’s charity and goodness. As he reminisces about the early days of his life, including amusing impressions of his experiences as an infant and a mischievous boy, the opening sets the stage for the unfolding of his adventures and developing character in a societal setting filled with humor, warmth, and a touch of nostalgia. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-05-05 Produced by Giovanni Fini, Shaun Pinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified College students -- Fiction Wilmington (N.C.) -- Fiction North Carolina -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction University of North Carolina (1793-1962) -- Fiction Chapel Hill (N.C.) -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48883 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48883 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134126.0 48883