
THE SEABOARD PARISH
CHAPTER I. - ANOTHER SUNDAY EVENING.
CHAPTER II. - NICEBOOTS.
CHAPTER III. - THE BLACKSMITH.
CHAPTER IV. - THE LIFE-BOAT.
CHAPTER V. - MR. PERCIVALE.
CHAPTER VI. - THE SHADOW OP DEATH.
CHAPTER VII. - AT THE FARM.
CHAPTER VIII. - THE KEEVE.
CHAPTER IX. - THE WALK TO CHURCH.
A vivid portrait of life along a windswept coast unfolds through a series of intimate sketches, each centered on the humble residents of a close‑knit parish. From the earnest questions of a young girl to the quiet perseverance of a blacksmith, the stories capture the rhythm of daily labor, fleeting joys, and the lingering shadows that shape ordinary existence. The collection weaves together moments of prayer, work, and wonder, inviting listeners to feel the salt‑kissed air and hear the distant toll of church bells.
The opening scene takes place on a tranquil Sunday evening, where a family gathers in a modest room to discuss faith amid the glow of a setting sun and the endless blue of the sea. Their gentle debate—balancing doubt, hope, and the promise of spiritual light—sets the tone for the volume’s exploration of belief, resilience, and the simple yet profound ties that bind a community together. Listeners will be drawn into the heartfelt conversations and the quiet strength that lies beneath the everyday.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (277K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines.
Release date
2005-07-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1824–1905
A Scottish writer, poet, and minister whose fairy tales helped shape modern fantasy, he wrote stories that still feel dreamlike, spiritual, and surprisingly fresh. Best known for works like Phantastes, At the Back of the North Wind, and The Princess and the Goblin, he influenced later authors including Lewis Carroll and C.S. Lewis.
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