{"product_id":"the-making-of-american-resorts-saratoga-springs-ballston-spa-and-lake-george-paperback","title":"The Making of American Resorts: Saratoga Springs, Ballston Spa, and Lake George - Paperback","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHow Lake George Became a Resort\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore Saratoga Springs became the premier destination of the American leisure class, Lake George was in the running. \u003cem\u003eThe Making of American Resorts\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of how Caldwell on Lake George, Ballston Spa, and Saratoga Springs competed to define what an American resort could be — and why Saratoga ultimately won.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorian Theodore Corbett’s argument is more interesting than a simple rise-and-fall narrative. He shows that successful resorts didn’t just react to demand — they anticipated it. Caldwell and Ballston Spa’s landlord-developers hedged their bets, treating tourism as just one of several possible paths to prosperity. Saratoga committed fully: lavish hotels, parks, pleasure gardens, a reliable workforce, and the infrastructure to support five months of intensive seasonal activity. The result was a resort that defined American leisure for a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who has ever wondered why Lake George feels like it almost became something even bigger — this book is the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheodore Corbett is a historian and member of the St. Augustine Historical Society, previously published by Rutgers University Press and the University of Oklahoma Press.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Theodore Corbett\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e312 pages, paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7 × 10 × 0.65 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Rutgers University Press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 9780813528427\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips free to all US addresses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMakes a Thoughtful Gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compelling read for anyone interested in Lake George history, Adirondack heritage, or the social history of American leisure. Pairs well with \u003cem\u003eSweet Peas and a White Bridge\u003c\/em\u003e and other Lake George historical titles in our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51528594260258,"sku":"9780813528427","price":75.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/5123\/3570\/files\/13b6b9bd41fa78324ceba87b3322d7e2.webp?v=1776098030","url":"https:\/\/lakegeorgestore.com\/products\/the-making-of-american-resorts-saratoga-springs-ballston-spa-and-lake-george-paperback","provider":"The Lake George Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}