Keziah Coffin
A Captivating Tale of Small-Town Resilience and Family BondsBy Joseph Crosby Lincoln
Length11h 19m
About this audiobook
"Keziah Coffin," a notable work by Joseph Crosby Lincoln, is a captivating exploration of life in a fictional New England coastal town, imbued with rich, regional dialects and a vivid sense of place. The novel intricately intertwines themes of community, tradition, and personal identity, employing a narrative style that blends both humor and poignancy. Lincoln's prose evokes the charm of early 20th-century American literature, offering readers a glimpse into the social fabric of an era marked by both progress and nostalgia. Joseph Crosby Lincoln, an American author of the early 1900s, drew upon his own experiences of growing up in Massachusetts, which significantly influenced his works. His deep appreciation for the maritime culture and his observations of small-town life resonate throughout "Keziah Coffin," as Lincoln seeks to capture the essence of a community faced with changing times. The novel reflects his larger body of work, wherein he frequently examined the lives and struggles of everyday individuals navigating both personal and broader societal transformations. Readers seeking an engaging blend of humor, social commentary, and a sense of historical context will find "Keziah Coffin" a delightful addition to their literary collection. Lincoln'Äôs skillful storytelling and memorable characters, combined with a poignant examination of tradition and change, make this work relevant not only for fans of regional literature but also for those interested in exploring the complexities of human relationships and community dynamics in an ever-evolving world.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (38)
Includes Goodreads
GenreGeneral Fiction, Historical Fiction
Length11 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 10, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2CHAPTER I: IN WHICH KEZIAH HEARS TWO PROPOSALS AND THE BEGINNING OF A THIRD
3CHAPTER II: IN WHICH KEZIAH UNEARTHS A PROWLER
4CHAPTER III: IN WHICH KEZIAH ASSUMES A GUARDIANSHIP
5CHAPTER IV: IN WHICH KEZIAH'S PARSON DECIDES TO RUN IT BLINDFOLD
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6CHAPTER V: IN WHICH THE PARSON CRUISES IN STRANGE WATERS
7CHAPTER VI: IN WHICH OLD FRIENDS MEET
8CHAPTER VII: IN WHICH CAPTAIN NAT PICKS UP A DERELICT
9CHAPTER VIII: IN WHICH THE PARSON AND MR. PEPPER DECLARE THEIR INDEPENDENCE
10CHAPTER IX: IN WHICH MISS DANIELS DETERMINES TO FIND OUT
11CHAPTER X: IN WHICH KEZIAH'S TROUBLES MULTIPLY
12CHAPTER XI: IN WHICH CAPTAIN EBEN RECEIVES A CALLER
13CHAPTER XII: IN WHICH CAPTAIN EBEN MAKES PORT
14CHAPTER XIII: IN WHICH KEZIAH BREAKS THE NEWS
15CHAPTER XIV: IN WHICH THE SEA MIST SAILS
16CHAPTER XV: IN WHICH TRUMET TALKS OF CAPTAIN NAT
17CHAPTER XVI: IN WHICH THE MINISTER BOARDS THE SAN JOSE
18CHAPTER XVII: IN WHICH EBENEZER CAPEN IS SURPRISED
19CHAPTER XVIII: IN WHICH KEZIAH DECIDES TO FIGHT
20CHAPTER XIX: IN WHICH A RECEPTION IS CALLED OFF
21CHAPTER XX: IN WHICH THE MINISTER RECEIVES A LETTER
22CHAPTER XXI: IN WHICH MR. STONE WASHES HIS HANDS
23CHAPTER XXII: IN WHICH KEZIAH'S PARSON PREACHES ONCE MORE
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