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A novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the adventures of the young protagonist, Jack Straw, who takes a summer job working on the construction of a lighthouse on Cobra Reef, Hood Island, Maine. The narrative highlights themes of ambition, engineering, and camaraderie, as Jack navigates challenges with his fellow workers while aiming to learn more about marine engineering. The