The Child Of The Islands

The Child of the Islands is a novel written by Caroline Sheridan Norton, first published in 1845. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of a young girl named Isabel, who grows up on a small island off the coast of England. Isabel is the daughter of a poor fisherman and his wife, and she faces many challenges and struggles throughout her life.Despite her difficult circumstances, Isabel is a bright and determined girl who dreams of a better life. She is intelligent and curious, and she loves to read and learn. However, her opportunities are limited by her family's poverty and the strict social hierarchy of the island.As Isabel grows up, she faces many obstacles and tragedies, including the death of her parents, the loss of her home, and the betrayal of a trusted friend. However, she never loses her spirit or her determination to succeed. With the help of some kind and generous people, Isabel is able to overcome her challenges and make a new life for herself.The Child of the Islands is a powerful and moving story of resilience, hope, and the human spirit. It explores themes of poverty, social inequality, and the importance of education and opportunity. Norton's writing is vivid and descriptive, and she creates a rich and compelling world that draws the reader in from the very first page. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.The dread exception--when some frenzied mind, Crushed by the weight of unforeseen distress, Grows to that feeble creature all unkind, And Nature's sweetest fount, through grief's excess, Is strangely turned to gall and bitterness; When the deserted babe is left to lie.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.