The Merry Anne

By Samuel Merwin

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Set sail with a daring lumber schooner captain as he navigates treacherous waters and tangled heartstrings in pursuit of love and ambition.

Genres

Literature Travel & Geography Fiction

Released

2016-05-01

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Summary

"The Merry Anne" by Samuel Merwin is a tale from the early 1900s that follows Dick Smiley, who is the captain of a ship that hauls lumber and is called the Merry Anne, as he experiences adventure and romance with a woman named Annie. Against the backdrop of life on the Great Lakes, the story shows themes of going after dreams, issues with love, and the challenges of maritime life. An early dedication suggests past friendships filled with nostalgic meaning. Dick Smiley is portrayed as a brave captain as he plans a voyage during a storm, showing how serious and daring he is. He thinks about Annie while dealing with his staff, which shows his struggle with both love and the heavy duties of his captaincy, and gets the reader interested in seafaring adventures and love stories.