The Woman Haters is a novel written by Joseph C. Lincoln, which explores the lives of two elderly men, Captain Eri and Cap'n Warren, who are known for their dislike of women. The story is set in the small town of Wellmouth, Massachusetts, where the two men live together in a house by the sea. Despite their reputation as woman haters, the men find themselves drawn to a young woman named Ruth, who has recently moved to Wellmouth. Ruth is a strong and independent woman, and her presence challenges the men's beliefs about women. As the story progresses, the men's relationship with Ruth deepens, and they begin to see the error of their ways. They come to realize that their hatred of women was born out of their own personal failures and disappointments in life, and they begin to make amends for their past behavior. The Woman Haters is a heartwarming and humorous story about the power of friendship, love, and redemption. It is a classic work of American literature that explores the themes of gender roles, aging, and the importance of community.""Aw, come off! Woman-hater! You hate women same as the boy at the poorhouse hated ice cream--'cause there ain't none around. Why, I wouldn't trust you as fur as I could see you!""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.