Publisher's Synopsis
An Adirondack Idyl is a novel written by Lida Ostrom Vanamee and published in 1893. The story is set in the Adirondack Mountains of New York and follows the life of a young woman named Ruth who is trying to find her place in the world. Ruth is a city girl who has grown tired of the hustle and bustle of urban life and decides to spend the summer in the Adirondacks with her aunt and uncle. While in the mountains, Ruth meets a young man named Jack who is a guide and outdoorsman. The two quickly fall in love and spend their time exploring the wilderness and enjoying each other's company. However, their idyllic summer is threatened by the arrival of Ruth's fianc����� from the city. The novel explores themes of love, nature, and the contrast between city and country life. Through Ruth's experiences, the reader is able to see the beauty and simplicity of life in the Adirondacks and the value of being in touch with nature. The novel also touches on issues of social class and the expectations placed on young women in the late 19th century. Overall, An Adirondack Idyl is a charming and romantic novel that transports the reader to a simpler time and place. It is a celebration of the natural world and the joys of falling in love amidst the beauty of the mountains.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.
