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The Old Dolphin (1885)

The Old Dolphin (1885)

Cupples, Anne Jane
Cupples, George

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ISBN10: 1104672278
ISBN13: 9781104672270
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2009
Pages: 130
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Old Dolphin is a novel written by Mrs. George Cupples and was first published in 1885. The story is set in a small Scottish fishing village and revolves around the life of a retired sea captain named Andrew Craigie, who is affectionately known as The Old Dolphin by the locals. Andrew Craigie had a successful career as a sea captain, but he is now retired and spends his days in his cottage overlooking the sea. He is a kind and generous man who is loved by everyone in the village. The story begins when a young girl named Maggie comes to live with him as his housekeeper. Maggie is an orphan who has been taken in by the local minister, but she is unhappy living with him and wants to leave. As the story progresses, we learn more about Andrew's past and the events that led to his retirement. We also see the relationship between Andrew and Maggie develop as they become close friends. The novel also explores the lives of other characters in the village, including the local doctor, the minister, and various fishermen. The Old Dolphin is a heartwarming story that celebrates the simple pleasures of life in a small Scottish village. It is a story of love, friendship, and redemption, and it reminds us of the importance of community and human connection.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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