Cap'n Gid (1916)

Cap'n Gid is a novel written by Elizabeth Lincoln Gould and published in 1916. The story revolves around the character of Captain Gideon Burt, also known as Cap'n Gid, who is a retired sea captain living in a small coastal town in Maine. Cap'n Gid is a beloved and respected member of the community, known for his wisdom, kindness, and colorful stories of his adventures at sea.The novel follows Cap'n Gid as he navigates the challenges of aging and adjusting to life on land after a lifetime spent at sea. He is a widower, and his only son is estranged from him, so he finds solace in the company of his friends and neighbors. However, his peaceful existence is disrupted when a group of unscrupulous businessmen come to town with plans to build a factory that would pollute the local waters and harm the livelihoods of the fishermen.Cap'n Gid becomes the leader of the resistance against the factory, using his skills as a sailor and his knowledge of the sea to rally his fellow fishermen and devise a plan to stop the factory from being built. Along the way, he also forms a bond with a young orphan boy who reminds him of his own son.The novel is a heartwarming tale of community, resilience, and the power of one person to make a difference. It is also a tribute to the beauty and importance of the sea, and to the wisdom that can be gained from a life spent on its waters.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.