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100 1 _aComstock, Harriet T.
_q(Harriet Theresa),
_d1860-1943
245 1 0 _aJanet of the Dunes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-10-17
508 _aE-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aYoung women -- Fiction
653 _aShip captains -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22998
999 _c64063
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