{"product_id":"the-country-of-the-pointed-firs-paperback","title":"The Country of the Pointed Firs - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSarah Orne Jewett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA writer travels to a fishing village to complete her book and becomes close friends with many residents including her popular housemate, Mrs. Almira Todd.\u003c\/b\u003e Throughout her stay, the writer is inundated with personal stories from her colorful neighbors. In \u003ci\u003eThe Country of the Pointed Firs\u003c\/i\u003e, a Boston native travels to a small Maine town called Dunnet Landing. She finds room and board with an older woman named Almira Todd, a widow and local herbalist. During her stay, the visitor develops a close friendship with Mrs. Todd. She also lends an ear to the many residents she encounters throughout the village. This book is full of personal anecdotes ranging from the exciting to the mundane. It's a series of powerful sketches connected by a compelling voice and overarching narrative. Similar to Jewett's other works, \u003ci\u003eThe Country of the Pointed Firs\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a slice of New England life. The story is set in a fictional town, but populated by relatable yet unforgettable characters. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003e The Country of the Pointed Firs\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA female writer spends the summer in a small coastal village engaging with its eccentric residents. \u003ci\u003e The Country of the Pointed Firs\u003c\/i\u003e is considered one of \u003cb\u003e Sarah Orne Jewett\u003c\/b\u003e's most celebrated works. It provides a vibrant account of New England life from the perspective of an outside observer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 108\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.23 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 21, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767449616672,"sku":"9781513279831","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/19b9786d413fe6859050b1950a8898a0.webp?v=1780311203","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-country-of-the-pointed-firs-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}