The Two Legacies (1900)

By Georgina Lowell Putnam

Book Overview

The Two Legacies is a novel written by Georgina Lowell Putnam and published in 1900. The story follows the lives of two women, Mary and Alice, who are both left with legacies from their fathers. Mary's father leaves her a large sum of money, while Alice's father leaves her a dilapidated old house. The two women meet and become friends, but their differing legacies cause tension between them.Mary uses her inheritance to travel the world and indulge in luxury, while Alice struggles to fix up her inherited house and make a living. As they navigate their different paths, they both encounter love and heartbreak, and learn valuable lessons about the true meaning of wealth and happiness.The novel is a commentary on the societal expectations placed on women during the time period, and the different paths they could take in life based on their inheritance. It also explores themes of friendship, love, and the importance of self-discovery.Overall, The Two Legacies is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers insight into the lives of women in the early 1900s.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: 1167179854
• ISBN13: 9781167179853
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"