The Story Of Gold In The Adirondacks

This is a novel about growing up in the rugged Adirondacks of New York State at the turn of the 19th century.

The author does a thorough job in explaining the beginnings of rustic architecture and why it has a permanent place in the culture. The mix of social background and the history of the early Adirondack camps provides a designers guidebook.

Savannah Christian finds among her late father's belongings a cryptic letter about gold he discovered while working construction on the St. Lawrence Seaway. Her father reburied the treasure and after years of searching, Savannah has been unable to find any information that might be a clue to the current location of the remaining gold. Having seen newspaper stories about Joseph Benton finding King Joseph Bonaparte's royal crown and returning it to France, Savannah has sought out Joseph Benton and his friend Jerry Doolin for help. Joseph and Jerry agree and their search begins a series of adventures that will change their lives forever.

The history of iron ore discovery and mining near the shores of Lake Champlain is documented here.