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Flip's "Islands of Providence"

by Annie F. (Annie Fellows) Johnston

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"Islands of Providence" follows Alec Stoker as he faces personal and familial struggles after leaving his home. The novel examines his efforts to find a sense of belonging and purpose amid the repercussions of his family's troubled past, including the disgrace associated with his father. Central to the story is Alec's relationship with his younger sister, Philippa, known as Flip, and his internal conflict regarding loyalty, guilt, and redemption. Set in the early 20th century, the narrative reflects the social and moral themes common in American literature of that period, focusing on character development and moral dilemmas.

The novel is written in a realistic style typical of Johnston's work, portraying the complexities of family relationships and individual growth. It highlights the influence of personal history on present choices and the pursuit of identity. As Alec navigates his challenges, the story underscores the importance of perseverance and integrity within the context of American social values of the era.

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Each one vol., small quarto, cloth, illustrated, and printed in color The Little Colonel $1.25 The Giant Scissors 1.25 Two Little Knights of Kentucky 1.25 The above 3 vols., boxed 3.75 Cosy Corner Series Each one vol., thin 12mo. cloth, illustrated The Little Colonel $.50 The Giant Scissors .50 Two Little Knights of Kentucky .50 Big Brother .50 Ole Mammy's Torment .50 The Story of Dago .50 Cicely .50 Aunt 'Liza's Hero .50 The Quilt that Jack Built .50 Flip's "Islands of Providence" .50 Mildred's Inheritance .50 Other Books Joel: A Boy of Galilee $1.50 In the Desert of Waiting .50 The Three Weavers .50 Keeping Tryst .50 Asa Holmes 1.00 Songs Ysame (Poems, with Allison Fellows Bacon) 1.00 ——————— L. C. PAGE & COMPANY 200 Summer Street Boston, Mass. "'ALEC,' HE SAID, PAUSING IN THE DOORWAY, 'WHAT'S A GREEN GOODS MAN?'" ( See page 75 ) Cosy Corner Series FLIP'S "ISLANDS OF PROVIDENCE" By Annie Fellows Johnston Author of "Asa Holmes," "The Little Colonel Stories," "Big Brother," etc. Illustrated by E. F. Bonsall " I know not where His islands lift Their fronded palms in air; " — Whittier Boston L.C. Page & Company Publishers Copyright, 1902 By The Trustees of the Presbyterian Board of Publication and Sabbath-school Work Copyright, 1903 By L. C. Page & Company (INCORPORATED) All rights reserved Published August, 1903 Fourth Impression, February, 1907 Colonial Press Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co. Boston, Mass., U. S. A. LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS PAGE " 'Alec,' he said, pausing in the doorway, 'what's a green goods man?' " ( see page 75 ) Frontispiece " 'You're bound to hear it sometime' " 19 "' The lord has certainly sent you, Dick '" 57 " He made several rapid calculations on the back of the envelope " 109 " 'It's the first money I ever earned in my life,' she said, gleefully " 117 " His hand went up involuntarily toward his hat " 145 " He blurted out his trouble in broken sentences " 161 " 'It was that unlucky gold coin' " 177 FLIP'S "ISLANDS OF PROVIDENCE" Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand. Then, although he had come up-stairs fully determined to attempt his first shave, he stood irresolute, stroking the almost…

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