The Ceruleans: A Vacation Idyll (1887)

By Henry Stewart Cunningham

Book Overview

The Ceruleans: A Vacation Idyll is a novel written by Henry Stewart Cunningham and published in 1887. The story is set in the idyllic location of Cerulea, a fictional island in the Caribbean. The novel follows the adventures of a group of wealthy American tourists who have come to the island for a summer vacation. The main character, John Randolph, is a young man who has recently inherited a large fortune from his father. He is accompanied on his trip by his sister, Mary, and a group of their friends. The group spends their days lounging on the beach, swimming in the crystal-clear waters, and exploring the island's lush tropical forests.As the story unfolds, John falls in love with a local girl named Rosita, who works at the hotel where the group is staying. However, their romance is threatened by the disapproval of John's wealthy friends and the cultural differences between them.The novel is a romantic and nostalgic portrayal of life on a tropical island in the late 19th century. It is filled with vivid descriptions of the island's natural beauty, its colorful inhabitants, and the leisurely lifestyle of the American upper class. The Ceruleans: A Vacation Idyll is a charming and entertaining read that transports the reader to a bygone era of sun, sand, and sea.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120752957
• ISBN13: 9781120752956
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"