Bagsby’s Daughter (1901)

Bagsby's Daughter is a novel written by Bessie Van Vorst and published in 1901. The story follows the life of a young woman named Ruth Bagsby, the daughter of a wealthy and influential man in New York City. Despite her privileged upbringing, Ruth is determined to make a life for herself on her own terms.As the novel begins, Ruth is engaged to a wealthy young man named Jack Raritan. However, she soon discovers that he is only interested in her money and social status. Ruth breaks off the engagement and sets out to find her own way in the world.With the help of her father's former secretary, a young man named Paul Gresham, Ruth begins to make a name for herself in the world of journalism. She writes articles exposing corruption and advocating for social justice, and soon becomes a well-respected and influential voice in the city.Along the way, Ruth must navigate the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field, as well as the disapproval of her father and the expectations of society. She also finds herself falling in love with Paul, but must decide whether to pursue a relationship with him or focus solely on her career.Bagsby's Daughter is a compelling story of a young woman's determination to forge her own path in life, despite the obstacles in her way. It offers a fascinating glimpse into turn-of-the-century New York City society and the struggles faced by women at that time.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.