Publisher's Synopsis
Tamawaca Folks: A Summer Comedy is a novel written by John Estes Cooke and published in 1907. The story revolves around a group of wealthy New Yorkers who spend their summers in the small town of Tamawaca. The novel is a light-hearted comedy that pokes fun at the upper-class society of the time.The main character is Mrs. Millicent Carrington, a wealthy widow who spends her summers in Tamawaca with her daughter, Marion. Mrs. Carrington is a socialite who is obsessed with her status in society and is constantly scheming to improve her standing. Marion, on the other hand, is more interested in enjoying her summer and falls in love with a local boy, Jack.The novel follows the various antics of the Tamawaca residents as they navigate their way through the summer season. There are love triangles, misunderstandings, and plenty of gossip and drama. The novel also touches on themes of class and social status, as the Tamawaca residents struggle to maintain their positions in society.Overall, Tamawaca Folks: A Summer Comedy is a charming and entertaining novel that provides a glimpse into the world of wealthy New Yorkers in the early 20th century.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.
