The Light Keepers: A Story of the United States Light-House Service
Adventure, American Literature, Novels
The Light Keepers: A Story of the United States Light-House Service, written by James Otis in the early 20th century, follows the crew of the Carys’ Ledge lighthouse. The narrative centers on Captain Ephraim Downs, his assistants Mr. Samuel Peters and Uncle Zenas Stubbs, and a boy named Sidney Harlow, who arrives in a damaged motorboat after being separated from his father. The story explores themes of duty, rescue, and camaraderie as the lighthouse keepers respond to the boy's distress and navigate their responsibilities in a challenging environment.
