The Young Shipbuilders Of Elm Island (1871)

""The Young Shipbuilders of Elm Island"" is a novel written by Elijah Kellogg and first published in 1871. The story is set on the fictional Elm Island, located off the coast of Maine. The book follows the adventures of four boys, Phil, Tom, Nat, and Ephraim, who are apprentices at a shipyard on the island. The boys are determined to build their own vessel and set out to sea, but they face many challenges along the way. They encounter storms, pirates, and even a shipwreck, but they persevere and eventually succeed in building their own ship. Throughout the book, Kellogg emphasizes the values of hard work, perseverance, and loyalty. The boys learn important life lessons as they work together to achieve their goal, and their experiences help to shape them into responsible young men. Overall, ""The Young Shipbuilders of Elm Island"" is a classic coming-of-age story that is sure to appeal to readers of all ages. It is a timeless tale of adventure and friendship, and it remains a beloved classic of American literature.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.