Dorothy's Islands (1891)

By Mrs. Nathaniel Conklin

Book Overview

Dorothy's Islands is a novel written by Jennie M. Drinkwater in 1891. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Dorothy who lives on a small island in the Pacific Ocean with her family. The book is set in the late 19th century and portrays the life and culture of the island people.Dorothy is a curious and adventurous girl who loves to explore the island and its surroundings. She has a deep connection with nature and is fascinated by the flora and fauna of the island. The novel follows her journey as she grows up and faces the challenges of life on the island.The book also explores the themes of colonialism and cultural differences. The island is visited by a group of European explorers who are interested in exploiting the resources of the island. Dorothy and her family are caught in the middle of this conflict and have to navigate their way through it.Overall, Dorothy's Islands is a fascinating novel that provides a unique insight into the life of island people in the late 19th century. It is a story of adventure, growth, and cultural understanding that will appeal to readers of all ages.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: 1120612446
• ISBN13: 9781120612441
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"