Captain JanuaryLaura Elizabeth Howe Richards
Captain January
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Original author: Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
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"Captain January" by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards is a children's novel published in 1891. The story follows a solitary lighthouse keeper on a Maine island who rescues and raises an orphaned baby girl named Star Bright after a shipwreck. Their peaceful life together faces upheaval when a wealthy woman arrives, claiming the child as her long-lost niece. This heartwarming tale explores themes of love, belonging, and sacrifice as Captain January must consider what's truly best for the girl he cherishes.
Captain January, by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #7790.
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