The Story of Matka; A Tale of the Mist-Islands

The Story of Matka: A Tale of the Mist-Islands is a novel written by David Starr Jordan. The book tells the story of a young woman named Matka, who lives on the Mist-Islands, a remote and mysterious place where the mist never clears. Matka is a skilled fisherwoman, and she spends her days catching fish to sell at the market in the nearby town. But when a group of outsiders arrive on the island, Matka's life is turned upside down.The outsiders are a group of explorers, led by a man named Captain Vane. They have come to the Mist-Islands in search of a rare and valuable fish, and they are willing to pay a high price for it. Matka is intrigued by the outsiders, especially Captain Vane, who seems to have a special interest in her.As Matka gets to know Captain Vane and his crew, she learns more about the outside world and begins to question her life on the Mist-Islands. She starts to wonder if there is more to life than just fishing and selling fish at the market.But as Matka becomes more involved with the outsiders, she also realizes that their presence on the island is causing tension and conflict among the islanders. The Mist-Islanders are a proud and independent people, and they do not take kindly to outsiders coming in and disrupting their way of life.The Story of Matka is a tale of adventure, romance, and discovery. It explores themes of identity, belonging, and the clash between tradition and modernity. With vivid descriptions of the Mist-Islands and its inhabitants, David Starr Jordan creates a rich and captivating world that will transport readers to a place they will never forget.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.