Essays, Short Stories and Poems by Miss M.S. Snell, Including a Sketch of the Author's Life - Softcover

Mary Snell, born in 1841, grew up at the head harbor lighthouse on Campobello Island, New Brunswick. Her stories and poems capture the blissful simplicity of her life on Campobello Island, at the entrance to Passamaquoddy Bay, as the daughter of the second lightstation keeper. At age seven, Miss Snell suffered from a short illness that caused her to lose her sight. Never letting her condition hold her back from a vibrant life, Mary taught herself to sew, fish, and play music. Snell's book, "Essays, Short Stories and Poems," provides the reader with a special glimpse into Mary's life and the lives of her family and the people of Campobello Island. Snell's writing reveals a benevolent woman with an unflinching faith in God. She writes of the land, sea, and weather, and shares her unique perspective on life through her stories and poems. [From the back cover]