A Summer in Leslie Goldthwaite's Life is a novel written by Adeline Dutton Train Whitney and published in 1867. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of Leslie Goldthwaite, a young woman who spends a summer in a small New England town. Leslie is an independent and spirited young woman who is determined to make the most of her summer. She is invited to stay with a family in the town and quickly becomes friends with the other young people in the area. Leslie is also drawn to the town's history and spends time exploring its landmarks and learning about its past.As the summer progresses, Leslie finds herself caught up in a series of romantic entanglements. She becomes involved with a young man named Frank, who is charming but unreliable. She also meets a wealthy older man named Mr. St. John, who is interested in her but whom Leslie does not love. Throughout the novel, Leslie struggles to balance her desire for independence with her desire for love and companionship. She also grapples with the expectations of society and the limitations placed on women in her time. A Summer in Leslie Goldthwaite's Life is a charming and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into life in mid-19th century America. It explores themes of love, independence, and the struggle for self-discovery in a time of societal constraints.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.