Published by Forgotten Books
ISBN 10: 0243117892 ISBN 13: 9780243117895
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a profound meditation on the lives of humble fisherfolk, paints a vivid and detailed picture of a coastal community during the mid-1800s, in which the inhabitants are at the mercy of the tumultuous sea. The narrative follows the life of Josà , a young fisherman, as he navigates the challenges of love, family, and the unpredictable nature of the ocean. The author provides a unique insight into the social and economic conditions of the time, highlighting the hardships and dangers faced by those who depended on the sea for their survival. Through Josà 's journey, the book explores themes of poverty, superstition, masculinity, and the resilience of the human spirit. Ultimately, it offers a poignant reminder of the struggles and triumphs of ordinary people in the face of adversity. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.