""Edward Austin or The Hunting Flask: A Tale of the Forest and Town"" is a novel by American author Joseph Holt Ingraham, first published in 1842. The story follows the life of the titular character, Edward Austin, a young man from a wealthy family who enjoys the thrill of hunting and the camaraderie of his fellow sportsmen. However, as he grows older, he begins to question the morality of hunting for sport and becomes increasingly disillusioned with his privileged lifestyle.The novel is set against the backdrop of the American frontier in the early 19th century, and Ingraham paints a vivid picture of the natural beauty of the wilderness as well as the harsh realities of life on the frontier. The story also touches on themes of class, morality, and the conflict between tradition and progress.Overall, ""Edward Austin or The Hunting Flask"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human nature and the impact of our actions on the world around us.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.