Bagsby's Daughter (1901)

Bagsby's Daughter is a novel written by Bessie Van Vorst and published in 1901. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Peggy Bagsby, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Peggy is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is determined to make her own way in the world, despite her father's objections.As the story unfolds, Peggy faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including a loveless marriage, financial difficulties, and the disapproval of her father. However, through her strength, determination, and resourcefulness, Peggy is able to overcome these challenges and achieve success in both her personal and professional life.The novel is set in the late 19th century and provides a vivid depiction of the social and cultural norms of the time. It explores themes of love, family, ambition, and the struggle for independence, making it a timeless and relatable story that continues to resonate with readers today.Overall, Bagsby's Daughter is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of women in the early 20th century, and the challenges they faced in their quest for independence and success.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.