The Seashore Book: Bob and Betty's Summer with Captain Hawes

The Seashore Book by E. Boyd Smith is a beautifully illustrated book that follows the summer adventures of Bob and Betty with Captain Hawes at the seashore. The book is filled with colorful illustrations that bring to life the various activities the children engage in from rowing in a sharpey to clam-digging and exploring the shipyard. Captain Hawes an old sailor shares his knowledge of boats and ships with the children taking them on educational outings to learn about sailmaking whaling and loading a ship. The children also witness the excitement of a ship launching and the devastation of a shipwreck. As the summer comes to an end the children bid farewell to the sailing ship Sachem as it embarks on a voyage to the Far East. The book captures the magic and wonder of the seashore making it a memorable summer for Bob and Betty.