A 1897 copy
Lots of great illustrations. Yes it may be a children's book and the story is a little obvious however the life of the Fisherman at the turn of the century is a great one.
We have a story of the Great American reality AND dream.
The dream of rags to riches and the reality of hard work in a life threatening occupation.
The hard working folks have the a deep rooted decency about them and this is the appeal.
The ultra rich Cheyne gets his wealth from the classic robbing of the American resources. while the never to get rich Disko is an expert in his field of fishing.
Americans have always loved the strike it rich story and the humble work-a-day guy; this we have. Plus the little rich kid gets a bloody nose and LEARNS his lesson.
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