The Kelp-Gatherers : Kessinger Publishing : 9781104311995 : 1104311992 : 13 Apr 2009 : The Kelp-Gatherers: A Story Of The Maine Coast is a novel written by John Townsend Trowbridge and originally published in 1890. The story takes place in a small coastal town in Maine and follows the lives of a group of people who make their living by gathering kelp, a type of seaweed used for fertilizer and other products.The main character is a young boy named Jack, who helps his father and uncle gather kelp from the rocky shores of the coast. Jack is fascinated by the natural beauty of the coast and the creatures that live there, but he also learns about the challenges and dangers of working in such a harsh environment.As the story unfolds, Jack and his family become embroiled in a conflict with a wealthy landowner who wants to control the kelp beds and monopolize the industry. The family must fight to protect their livelihood and their way of life, even as they face threats and intimidation from t