When Yellow Jasmine Blooms: A Story Of The Southland (1904)

By Alice J Calhoun

Book Overview

When Yellow Jasmine Blooms: A Story of the Southland is a novel written by Alice J. Calhoun and published in 1904. The book is set in the American South and tells the story of a young woman named Dolly who must navigate the social and cultural expectations of her time while also dealing with personal struggles.Dolly is the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner who is forced to marry a man she does not love in order to secure her family's financial future. As she adjusts to her new life, Dolly finds herself torn between duty and desire, and must decide whether to follow her heart or fulfill her obligations.Throughout the book, Calhoun explores themes of love, family, and societal expectations in the context of the American South. The novel is also notable for its vivid descriptions of the natural landscape and the unique culture of the region.Overall, When Yellow Jasmine Blooms is a compelling story that offers a glimpse into the complex world of the American South during the early 20th 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: 1165788101
• ISBN13: 9781165788101
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"