{"product_id":"lake-george-in-history-1897-elizabeth-eggleston-seelye-9781120310231","title":"Lake George In History (1897)","description":"Lake George In History is a book written by Elizabeth Eggleston Seelye in 1897. The book is a comprehensive historical account of Lake George, a beautiful lake located in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. Seelye provides a detailed description of the lake's geography, flora and fauna, and the indigenous people who lived in the area before the arrival of European settlers.The book also covers the early European explorers who discovered the lake, including Samuel de Champlain, who named it \"\"Lac du Saint Sacrement.\"\" Seelye then delves into the colonial period, discussing the various conflicts that took place in the region, such as the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.Seelye also covers the development of tourism in the area, which began in the mid-19th century. She discusses the various hotels, camps, and attractions that were built around the lake, and the impact that tourism had on the local economy.Overall, Lake George In History is a fascinating and detailed account of the rich history of one of America's most beautiful and historic lakes. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Adirondacks, colonial America, or the development of tourism in the United States.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elizabeth Eggleston Seelye\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1120310237\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781120310231\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/15\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 198\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d","brand":"Elizabeth Eggleston Seelye","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48872162099455,"sku":"9781120310231","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lake-george-in-history-1897-elizabeth-eggleston-seelye-9781120310231","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}