The Bridge: A Story Of The Great Lakes (1922)

by Marjorie L.C. Pickthall

Book Overview

The Bridge: A Story Of The Great Lakes is a novel written by Marjorie Lowry Christie Pickthall, first published in 1922. The story follows the life of a young girl named Janet, who lives in a small town on the shore of Lake Ontario. Janet's father is a sailor who works on the Great Lakes and is often away from home for long periods of time. As Janet grows up, she becomes increasingly fascinated by the Great Lakes and the ships that sail on them. She dreams of one day becoming a sailor herself, but her father is opposed to the idea. Despite this, Janet is determined to follow her dreams and starts to work on a ship as a stewardess.The novel explores themes of gender roles, family relationships, and the power of determination. It also provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life on the Great Lakes during the early 20th century, including the dangers and challenges faced by sailors and the communities that depended on them.Overall, The Bridge: A Story Of The Great Lakes is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on a fascinating period of North American history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164179527
• ISBN13: 9781164179528
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"