The Singer of the Sea is a novel written by Ina D. Coolbirth and was first published in 1894. The story follows the life of a young girl named Thora, who lives in a small fishing village on the coast of Norway. Thora is known for her beautiful singing voice, and her father, a fisherman, often takes her out to sea with him on his boat. One day, Thora and her father encounter a mysterious creature in the water, which they soon discover is a mermaid. Thora is fascinated by the mermaid and begins to form a bond with her, despite the warnings of her superstitious community. As Thora spends more time with the mermaid, she begins to learn about the secrets of the sea and the creatures that inhabit it. The novel explores themes of friendship, love, and the beauty of nature. It also touches on the dangers of superstition and the importance of embracing the unknown. The Singer of the Sea is a timeless classic that has captured the imagination of readers for over a century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.