Into Smooth Waters (1878) - Paperback

by Mary Baskin (Author)

Into Smooth Waters is a novel written by Mary Baskin and first published in 1878. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Alice who is forced to leave her comfortable life in the city and move to a small town in the countryside. Alice's father has lost his job and the family is struggling to make ends meet. Alice is initially unhappy with the move and finds it difficult to adjust to her new surroundings. However, she soon meets a group of kind and welcoming people who help her to settle in. Alice also meets a young man named Jack, who she develops feelings for. As Alice begins to adapt to her new life, she discovers that the town is facing a crisis. The local mill, which is the main source of employment for the town, is in danger of closing down. Alice and her new friends work together to try and save the mill and prevent the town from falling into poverty. Throughout the novel, Alice learns the importance of community, hard work, and perseverance. She also learns to appreciate the simple pleasures in life and develops a deep love for the town and its people. Into Smooth Waters is a heartwarming story about the power of friendship, the strength of community, and the resilience of the human spirit. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.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.