"The Skipper and the Skipped: Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul" by Holman Day is a story set in the early 1900s about a former sea captain named Aaron Sproul who must adapt to life on land after his health forces him to leave the sea, leading him to manage a toll bridge and care for his Uncle Jerry; as he settles into his new role, he finds himself tangled in the affairs of the nearby town, especially with his bossy brother-in-law, Colonel Gideon Ward, whose sister, Jane, adds to the developing conflicts ensuring that the captain's bold personality clashes with the town's trivial issues, suggesting future challenges and personal development as he learns to handle his unfamiliar surroundings.
The Skipper and the Skipped: Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul
By Holman Day
A retired sea captain trades the vast ocean for a humble toll bridge, only to find himself navigating treacherous family drama and small-town squabbles.
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About the AuthorHolman Francis Day was an American author, born at Vassalboro, Maine. The Holman Day House, his home in Auburn, Maine, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. His book The Rider of the King Log was adapted into the 1921 film The Rider of the King Log. His play Along Came Ruth was adapted into the 1924 film Along Came Ruth.
Holman Francis Day was an American author, born at Vassalboro, Maine. The Holman Day House, his home in Auburn, Maine, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. His book The Rider of the King Log was adapted into the 1921 film The Rider of the King Log. His play Along Came Ruth was adapted into the 1924 film Along Came Ruth.
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