TY - BOOK AU - Kellogg,Elijah TI - The Hard-Scrabble of Elm Island T2 - Elm Island stories AV - PZ PY - 2017/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Boys -- Juvenile fiction KW - Bears -- Juvenile fiction KW - Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction KW - Uncles -- Juvenile fiction KW - Hunting -- Juvenile fiction N1 - Release date is 2017-05-23; Produced by Wayne Hammond and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.); Original publication data not identified N2 - "The Hard-Scrabble of Elm Island" by Elijah Kellogg is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a group of young characters, including Charlie, John, and their friends, who face various challenges and adventures as they transition into manhood on Elm Island. Their experiences involve building a vessel called the Hard-Scrabble and navigating their individual roles within a community marked by growth and innovation. The opening of the book establishes the setting and introduces several key characters, highlighting their personal pursuits and the camaraderie they share. As the boys embark on ambitious projects such as constructing their boat, they express a thirst for adventure and a desire to contribute to their community. The narrative effectively sets the stage for themes of perseverance, friendship, and growth, hinting at the trials and triumphs that await in their journey towards realizing their dreams. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54767 ER -