Six To One: A Nantucket Idyl (1878)

By Edward Bellamy

Book Overview

Six To One: A Nantucket Idyl is a novel written by Edward Bellamy and published in 1878. The story takes place on the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts, and follows the lives of six young people who are all connected in some way. The main character is a young woman named Kate, who is engaged to be married to a man named Frank. However, her feelings for Frank are complicated by her attraction to another man, named Harry. The other characters include a wealthy businessman, a struggling artist, and a young woman who is trying to make a name for herself in the world of literature.The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and class differences. It also provides a glimpse into life on Nantucket during the late 19th century, including the island's whaling industry and its role in the Civil War. Bellamy's writing style is descriptive and engaging, and he creates a vivid portrait of the island and its inhabitants. Overall, Six To One: A Nantucket Idyl is a charming and insightful novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into life in a small New England community in the late 1800s.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: 1163967033
• ISBN13: 9781163967034
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"