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The Seaboard Parish V3 is a novel written by the renowned Scottish author George MacDonald. It is the third volume in the Seaboard Parish series and was first published in 1868. The book follows the story of a young Scottish minister named Malcom MacPhail, who is tasked with leading a small parish on the coast of Scotland. Throughout the novel, MacPhail faces a variety of challenges and struggles as he tries to navigate the complexities of his role as a spiritual leader. He must deal with the personal problems of his parishioners, including poverty, illness, and family disputes. At the same time, he must also contend with the larger social and political issues that affect his community, such as the impact of industrialization and the changing role of religion in society.As MacPhail works to overcome these challenges, he is aided by a cast of memorable characters, including his wife, Effie, and his friend and mentor, Mr. Graham. Together, they help him to find his place in the community and to make a positive impact on the lives of those around him.The Seaboard Parish V3 is a poignant and insightful look at the role of religion in society, as well as a powerful exploration of the human condition. MacDonald's vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape and his deep understanding of human nature make this novel a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.The captain himself was on board. Percivale having persuaded Jim Allen, the two had gone about in the crowd seeking proselytes. In a wonderfully short space they had found almost all the crew, each fresh one picking up another or more; till at length the captain, protesting against the folly of it, gave in, and once having yielded, was, like a true Englishman, as much in earnest as any of them. The places of two who were missing were supplied by Percivale and Joe, the latter of whom would listen to no remonstrance.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.