Publisher's Synopsis
Blossom-Bud and Her Genteel Friends is a novel written by Julie P. Smith and published in 1883. The story follows the life of Blossom-Bud, a young girl who is raised in a wealthy family in the late 19th century. She is surrounded by a group of genteel friends who are also from wealthy families. The novel explores the social norms and expectations of the time, as well as the challenges that come with being a young woman in a patriarchal society. Blossom-Bud and her friends navigate through various social events and experiences, including courtship, marriage, and motherhood. The novel also touches on themes of class, race, and gender roles. With its detailed descriptions of the era's fashions and social customs, Blossom-Bud and Her Genteel Friends provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of wealthy American families during the late 19th century.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.
