Project Gutenberg 2016-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 172 Merwin, Samuel 1874 1936 Fogarty, Thomas 1873 1938 Fogarty, Thomas J. The Merry Anne Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "The Merry Anne" by Samuel Merwin is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Dick Smiley, the captain of a lumber schooner named the Merry Anne, and delves into his adventures and personal relationships, particularly with a girl named Annie. The book illustrates themes of ambition, love, and the struggles of life on the Great Lakes, against a backdrop of maritime culture. At the start of the narrative, the dedication reveals a past shared by the author and a friend, hinting at nostalgia and deep connections. The main character, Dick Smiley, is introduced as a lively and somewhat reckless captain, who is preparing to set sail amidst an approaching storm, reflecting his bold nature and determination. As he interacts with his crew and contemplates his feelings for Annie, the opening chapters highlight his struggles with authority, responsibility, and the dynamics of love. The stage is set for a gripping adventure filled with nautical challenges and emotional conflicts, signaling an engaging read for those drawn to maritime fiction and romantic plots. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 93.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Ship captains -- Fiction Adventure stories Smuggling -- Fiction Schooners -- Fiction Michigan, Lake -- Fiction PS Text Category: Romance Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: American Literature 484168 2025-07-20T16:15:37.936198 text/html 498141 2024-10-23T00:26:15 text/html 4137086 2025-07-20T16:15:46.475120 application/epub+zip 4136157 2025-07-20T16:15:39.381159 application/epub+zip 249819 2025-07-20T16:15:38.528144 application/epub+zip 4275667 2025-07-20T16:15:51.395150 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4233130 2025-07-20T16:15:44.961130 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 365664 2022-09-23T16:49:04.675954 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 386811 2025-07-20T16:15:36.347198 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 367086 2024-10-23T00:26:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18773 2025-07-20T16:15:51.558090 application/rdf+xml 24932 2025-07-20T16:15:38.663165 image/jpeg 3855 2025-07-20T16:15:38.593153 image/jpeg 7328822 2025-07-20T16:15:38.066201 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia