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On two remote islands off the coast of Maine, the local lobstermen have fought savagely for generations over the fishing rights to the ocean waters between them. Young Ruth Thomas is born into this feud, the daughter of one of the greediest lobstermen in Maine. Eighteen years old, as smart as... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Ruth Thomas: Add a description of this character.
- Webster Pommeroy
- Vera Ellis
- David
- Mary
- Toby Wishnell
- Angus Addams
- Stan Thomas
- Niles
- Simon
- Ruthie
- Robin Pommeroy
- Owney Wishnell
- Ned Wishnell
- Rhonda
- Jim Burden
- Eddie
- Don Pommeroy
- Jane Smith-ellis
- Kitty Pommeroy
- Fred Burden
- Mr. Lanford Ellis
- Ricky
- Cooley
- Dr. Jules Ellis
- John
- Babe Wishnell
- Chester
- Len Thomas
- Dotty
First Sentence edit
THE BIRTH OF RUTH THOMAS was not the easiest on record.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Elizabeth Gilbert (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2000
ISBN: 0786229888
Page Count: 289
Publisher: Penguin
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2000
ISBN: 0786229888
Page Count: 289
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
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