By the Sea by Heman White Chaplin read by Roger Melin | Full Audio Book
By the Sea by Heman White Chaplin (1847 - 1924)
Genre(s): Culture & Heritage Fiction, Family Life, Short Stories
Read by: Roger Melin in English
Chapters:
00:00:00 - 01 - Chapter 1
00:13:07 - 02 - Chapter 2
00:26:25 - 03 - Chapter 3
00:40:04 - 04 - Chapter 4
01:00:14 - 05 - Chapter 5
Questions of guardianship are posed in this interesting short story which takes place in a coastal village on Cape Cod. Would it be more beneficial for young Joseph to be raised to adulthood by a man of means with unquestioned character who could carve a successful future for him, or by a family member of lesser stature? Should the young lad have his own say in the matter? And what of the others who knew well of Joe's late mother's wishes? (Summary by Roger Melin)
Video Summary
AI GeneratedThis narrative explores the lives of residents in a Massachusetts coastal village, centering on the bond between the rugged James Parsons and a spirited young boy named Joe. After a legal battle over Joe's guardianship, James wins the right to raise him. However, the story ends in tragedy when Joe and a seasoned boatman perish at sea, leaving the community in profound grief.