A Man Of Sark (1907)
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ISBN10: 116453680X
ISBN13: 9781164536802
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 438
Weight: 1.28
Height: 0.89 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164536802
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 438
Weight: 1.28
Height: 0.89 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Man of Sark is a novel written by John Oxenham and published in 1907. The story is set on the small island of Sark in the English Channel and follows the life of a young man named Peter Le Marchant. Peter is the son of a wealthy family and has grown up with all the privileges of his class, but he is restless and dissatisfied with his life. He longs for adventure and a deeper sense of purpose.One day, Peter decides to leave his comfortable life behind and move to Sark, where he hopes to find the adventure and meaning he has been searching for. On the island, he meets a group of people who are very different from those he has known before. They are simple, hardworking, and close to nature. Peter is drawn to their way of life and begins to learn from them.As Peter becomes more involved with the people of Sark, he also becomes aware of the challenges they face. The island is small and isolated, and its inhabitants struggle to make a living from the land and sea. Peter is determined to help them, and he begins to use his wealth and resources to improve their lives.However, Peter's efforts are not always welcomed by everyone on the island. Some people are suspicious of his motives, and others resent his interference. Peter must navigate these challenges while also coming to terms with his own identity and place in the world.A Man of Sark is a story about the search for meaning and belonging, and the challenges that come with trying to make a difference in the world. It is a timeless tale of personal growth and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of a unique and beautiful location.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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