The book "The Story of a Summer, or Diary Leaves from Chappaqua" by the author Cecilia Pauline Cleveland tells us about an unforgettable summer in the 19th century. The main character keeps a diary in which she records all the events, impressions and thoughts of this unique season. The reader has the opportunity to experience the summer with her, to feel the heat and aromas of the summer garden, to hear the singing of birds and the sound of the river. This book offers a unique way into the world of beauty and self-discovery through the simplest things in the environment.