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100	1		_aChaplin, Heman White, _d1847-1924
245	1	0	_aBy The Sea : _b1887
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 2007-10-12
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"By The Sea" by Heman White Chaplin is a novel written in the late 19th century, exploring the lives of two families intertwined by kinship and tragedy. Set in a quaint seaside village in Massachusetts, the narrative delves into themes of community, loss, and the impact of historical maritime life on personal identities. The story centers around James Parsons, a jovial and meticulous fisherman, and Captain Joseph Pelham, a man of substantial means and influence after retiring from a life at sea. The plot thickens when tragedy strikes, leading to the death of George Pelham's wife, and the ensuing battle for guardianship of their son, Joe. The narrative reveals the contrasting lifestyles of the two men—James's warm, messy, and humorous home life versus Captain Pelham's structured and formal existence. Ultimately, the outcome is shaped by the community's values and the memories of the child's late mother, highlighting the bonds of family and the weight of past choices on present lives. The book concludes with a poignant reflection on loss as Joe tragically dies young, forever changing both households. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aNew England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23001
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