Confessions of a Summer Colonist

Escape to the Atlantic coast with William Dean Howells's delightful "The Confessions of a Summer Colonist," a humorous and insightful look at leisure and travel during a bygone era. Part autobiography and part travelogue, this work offers a charming glimpse into the world of summer colonies and coastal life in the United States.

Howells, with his signature wit and keen observations, invites readers to experience the joys and peculiarities of seasonal travel. His reflections on the Atlantic ...