Beverly of Graustark

Beverly of Graustark is a novel written by George Barr McCutcheon. It is a romantic adventure story that follows the life of Beverly Calhoun, a young woman from Washington D.C., who travels to the small European country of Graustark. Beverly's journey to Graustark is prompted by her desire to escape the monotony of her life in the United States and to explore the world.Upon arriving in Graustark, Beverly quickly finds herself caught up in a web of political intrigue and romance. She meets Prince Dantan, the ruler of Graustark, and falls in love with him. However, their romance is complicated by the fact that Dantan is engaged to Princess Yetive, the daughter of the neighboring country of Axphain.As Beverly becomes more involved in the affairs of Graustark, she discovers a plot to overthrow Dantan and take control of the country. With the help of her new friends, Beverly works to thwart the plot and save Graustark from destruction.Beverly of Graustark is a classic adventure story that combines romance, political intrigue, and action. It is a timeless tale that has captivated readers for over a century.1904. McCutcheon, the American newspaperman and novelist begins Beverly of Graustark: Far off in the mountain lands, somewhere to the east of the setting sun, lies the principality of Graustark, serene relic of rare feudal days. The traveler reaches the little domain after an arduous, sometimes perilous journey from the great European capitals, whether they be north or south or west-never east. He crosses great rivers and wide plains; he winds through fertile valleys and over barren plateaus; he twists and turns and climbs among somber gorges and rugged mountains; he touches the cold clouds in one day and the placid warmth of the valley in the next. One does not go to Graustark for a pleasure jaunt. It is too far from the rest of the world and the ways are often dangerous because of the strife among the tribes of the intervening mountains. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.