Caleb West

Caleb West: Master Diver is a novel written by Francis Hopkinson Smith and published in 1898. The story is set in the late 1800s and follows the life of Caleb West, a master diver who lives in a small coastal town in New England. Caleb is known for his exceptional skills as a diver and is often called upon to retrieve lost cargo from shipwrecks.The novel begins with Caleb's early life and his apprenticeship as a diver. It then moves on to his adult life, where he becomes a successful businessman and marries a woman named Ruth. However, tragedy strikes when Ruth dies giving birth to their son, and Caleb is left to raise him alone.As the story progresses, Caleb faces numerous challenges, including financial struggles, a debilitating injury, and a dangerous diving expedition. Throughout it all, he remains determined to provide for his son and maintain his reputation as a master diver.The novel also explores themes of love, loss, perseverance, and the power of the human spirit. It provides a vivid portrayal of life in a small coastal town in the late 1800s and offers a glimpse into the dangerous and difficult world of diving.Overall, Caleb West: Master Diver is a compelling and inspiring novel that has stood the test of time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, adventure stories, or tales of human resilience.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.