Tenting at Stony Beach (1888)

Tenting At Stony Beach is a novel written by Maria Louise Pool and first published in 1888. The story takes place in a small coastal town in New England, where a group of friends decide to spend their summer vacation camping on the beach. The main character, Ruth, is a young woman who is looking for adventure and independence. She joins the group of campers, which includes her childhood friend, Tom, and a group of new acquaintances. As they set up their tents and begin their summer adventure, the group faces a number of challenges, including bad weather, conflicts with neighboring campers, and personal struggles. Ruth finds herself drawn to a mysterious stranger named Mr. Winthrop, who is also camping on the beach. As the summer progresses, Ruth and Mr. Winthrop become closer, but their relationship is complicated by his secretive past and her own doubts about her feelings.Tenting At Stony Beach is a charming and engaging novel that explores themes of love, friendship, and personal growth. It offers a vivid portrait of life in a small New England town at the turn of the century and captures the spirit of adventure and exploration that characterized the era. With its well-drawn characters, vivid descriptions, and engaging plot, Tenting At Stony Beach is a classic of American literature and a must-read for anyone who loves a good summer romance.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.