“Willy Vare”

Description

Ellen Vare's sailor husband dies at sea. She has one son who becomes a sailor. His ship is wrecked in a storm. Willy survives alone on an island for three years. He is rescued by a ship seeking gold. He returns to his poor mother with gold and jewels

References

  1. Greenleaf/Mansfield 65, "Willy Vare" (1 text)
  2. BI, GrMa065

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1929 (Greenleaf/Mansfield)
Found in: Canada(Newf)