The Pines Of Lory

""The Pines of Lory"" is a novel written by John Ames Mitchell. The story is set in the late 19th century in New England, where the protagonist, a young man named John Lory, inherits a large estate from his wealthy grandfather. Lory is a city boy, and the estate is located in a rural area surrounded by pine trees, which he finds unfamiliar and unsettling.As Lory begins to explore his new surroundings, he becomes fascinated by the natural beauty of the area, especially the majestic pines. He also meets a young woman named Mary, who lives nearby and shares his love of nature. Lory and Mary develop a close friendship and spend many hours exploring the woods and discussing their dreams and aspirations.However, Lory's idyllic life is threatened when a group of loggers arrive in the area and begin cutting down the pines. Lory is horrified by the destruction of the forest and becomes determined to stop the loggers. He enlists the help of Mary and a group of local conservationists, and together they launch a campaign to protect the pines.""The Pines of Lory"" is a compelling story of love, friendship, and environmental activism. It explores the beauty of nature and the importance of preserving it for future generations. The novel is written in a lyrical style that captures the essence of the New England landscape and the characters' deep connection to it.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.