Craig Dhu: Or My Lodging By The Sea (1870)

Craig Dhu: Or My Lodging By The Sea is a novel written by Edwin Waugh and first published in 1870. The story is set in a small fishing village on the coast of Scotland and follows the life of a young man named Johnnie Armstrong. Johnnie is a fisherman who lives in a small cottage on the edge of the sea, known as Craig Dhu.The novel explores the themes of love, family, and the struggle to survive in a harsh environment. Johnnie falls in love with a young woman named Mary, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that she is engaged to another man. Meanwhile, Johnnie's mother is struggling to make ends meet and keep the family afloat.As the story unfolds, Johnnie faces a series of challenges and setbacks, including a devastating storm that destroys his boat and leaves him stranded. But through it all, he remains determined to overcome his obstacles and build a better life for himself and his loved ones.Craig Dhu: Or My Lodging By The Sea is a beautifully written and evocative novel that captures the rugged beauty of the Scottish coast and the resilience of its people. It is a timeless story of love, loss, and redemption that will resonate with 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.