Soltaire

Soltaire: A Romance Of The Willey Slide And The White Mountains is a novel written by George Franklyn Willey and published in 1902. The story is set in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and revolves around the tragic Willey Slide of 1826, a devastating landslide that killed several members of the Willey family.The novel follows the story of Soltaire, a young woman who is orphaned by the Willey Slide and taken in by the local community. Soltaire is a strong and independent character who defies the traditional gender roles of her time and becomes a skilled mountaineer and guide. She falls in love with a young man named Guy, but their relationship is complicated by the tragic events of the Willey Slide and their own personal struggles.The novel is a romantic and adventurous tale that explores themes of love, loss, and resilience in the face of tragedy. It also offers a vivid depiction of the natural beauty and rugged terrain of the White Mountains, as well as the tight-knit community that inhabits the region. Overall, Soltaire is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its powerful storytelling and vivid imagery.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.