Miss Bagg's Secretary: A West Point Romance (1892)

By Clara Louise Burnham

Book Overview

Miss Bagg's Secretary: A West Point Romance is a novel written by Clara Louise Burnham and published in 1892. The story follows the life of a young woman named Esther Bagg, who works as a secretary for the superintendent of West Point Military Academy. Esther is a hardworking and intelligent woman who is devoted to her job, but she finds herself drawn to the cadets at the academy, particularly one named Jack Winthrop.As Esther navigates her feelings for Jack and the challenges of her job, she also becomes involved in a complex web of relationships and rivalries among the cadets. She must navigate the strict social hierarchy of the academy and the expectations placed on her as a woman in a male-dominated environment.The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and gender roles in the late 19th century. It also provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of West Point Military Academy during a time of great change and transition in American society.Overall, Miss Bagg's Secretary is a captivating and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on American history and culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in romance, history, or the experiences of women in 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165492210
• ISBN13: 9781165492213
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"