Publisher's Synopsis
Undergrowth is a novel written by George Chandler Bragdon and first published in 1895. The story follows the life of a young man named Richard, who has recently inherited a large estate from his grandfather. As he begins to explore the property, Richard discovers a hidden world of secrets and mysteries, including a strange underground chamber and a group of eccentric characters who seem to be hiding something.As Richard delves deeper into the secrets of the estate, he becomes increasingly obsessed with uncovering the truth behind the strange occurrences he has witnessed. Along the way, he meets a young woman named Alice, who becomes his ally in his quest for the truth.The novel is a suspenseful and atmospheric tale that explores themes of greed, obsession, and the dangers of delving too deeply into the unknown. Bragdon's writing style is highly descriptive, creating a vivid and immersive world that draws the reader in from the first page. Undergrowth is a classic example of turn-of-the-century Gothic fiction, and remains a popular and highly-regarded work of its genre.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.
