A Princess of Arcady (1901)

""A Princess of Arcady"" is a novel written by Arthur Henry and published in 1901. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Eurydice, who is the daughter of the King of Arcady. Eurydice is a beautiful and intelligent princess who is loved by all the people of her kingdom. However, she is not content with her life as a princess and yearns for adventure and excitement.One day, Eurydice meets a handsome stranger named Alexis, who is a prince from a neighboring kingdom. The two fall in love and plan to marry, but their plans are thwarted by Eurydice's father, who disapproves of the match. Eurydice is heartbroken and runs away from home, determined to find a way to be with Alexis.As Eurydice travels through the countryside, she encounters many challenges and adventures. She meets a group of bandits who try to capture her, but she manages to escape with the help of a kind farmer. She also meets a wise old woman who teaches her about life and love.In the end, Eurydice and Alexis are reunited and they are able to convince Eurydice's father to accept their marriage. The novel ends with the couple living happily ever after.Overall, ""A Princess of Arcady"" is a charming and romantic novel that explores themes of love, adventure, and the desire for freedom. It is a classic tale of a young woman's journey to find true love and happiness.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.