Summers in St. Andrews: Canada's Idyllic Seaside Resort

by Willa Walker

Summertime in late 19th-century St. Andrews was more than a vacation by the sea, it was a lifestyle. "Discovered" by a wealthy few who felt the need for a seaside retreat, the town soon became a haven for the elite seeking respite from the heat of the sweltering cities throughout North America. Luxurious hotels such as the Algonquin, clean air and outstanding resort facilities attracted minor and major nobility, stars of stage and screen, and politicians...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0864924569
• ISBN13: 9780864924568
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Goose Lane Editions
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.6" x 8.1"