Project Gutenberg
2023-07-05
Public domain in the USA.
149
Sheldon, Georgie, Mrs.
1843
1926
Downs, Sarah Elizabeth Forbush
Sheldon, Mrs. Georgie
Brownie's triumph
$aUnited States :$bA. L. Burt Company, $c1879, copyright 1881, copyright 1901, copyright 1907.
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
"Brownie's Triumph" by Mrs. Georgie Sheldon is a fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the character of Brownie Douglas, a young heiress whose life takes a dramatic turn after the death of her wealthy aunt, leaving her without the fortune she expected. The novel explores themes of resilience, societal expectations, and the journey of a young woman as she confronts the realities of life in a world that suddenly feels far less secure. The opening of "Brownie's Triumph" introduces readers to a lively scene set during the World’s Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Brownie Douglas, a petite and spirited young woman, has just encountered her elegant friend Aspasia Huntington, who is struggling with her extravagant attire. The narrative unfolds with comedic moments involving a clumsy countryman, showcasing the contrast between the two young ladies. As the girls navigate through the exposition, they attract the attention of two young men, setting the stage for potential romantic developments amidst Brownie's transition from wealth to self-sufficiency after her aunt's passing. This initial glimpse of both frivolity and deeper themes offers a captivating start to Brownie’s journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100008622
20210516103550sheldon
1879
US
Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
en
Social classes -- Fiction
Dime novels
Romances
Young women -- Conduct of life -- Fiction
PS
Text
Category: Romance
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
712766
2025-07-28T07:52:34.660559
text/html
711678
2023-07-05T01:35:47
text/html
828345
2025-07-28T07:52:47.928560
application/epub+zip
825985
2025-07-28T07:52:37.415590
application/epub+zip
572201
2025-07-28T07:52:35.865590
application/epub+zip
1756929
2025-07-28T07:52:54.478514
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
1720691
2025-07-28T07:52:46.201508
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
603657
2025-07-28T07:52:31.842628
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
603410
2023-07-05T01:35:47
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
19249
2025-07-28T07:52:54.663467
application/rdf+xml
21752
2025-07-28T07:52:36.317547
image/jpeg
3123
2025-07-28T07:52:36.090565
image/jpeg
219987
2023-07-05T01:35:48
application/octet-stream
application/zip
2252642
2023-07-05T01:35:48
application/octet-stream
application/zip
2259405
2025-07-28T07:52:34.733579
application/octet-stream
application/zip
Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at
https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog
en.wikipedia
More titles under Downs, George Sheldon, Mrs.