Fern Seed (1921)

Fern Seed is a novel written by Henry Milner Rideout and first published in 1921. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young woman named Fern, who is struggling to find her place in the world. Fern is a talented musician and dreams of becoming a famous composer, but her conservative family disapproves of her ambitions and wants her to marry a wealthy man instead.Despite the obstacles she faces, Fern refuses to give up on her dreams and sets out on a journey to pursue her passion for music. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters who help her to grow and develop as a person. She also faces challenges and setbacks, including financial difficulties and rejection from the music industry.Throughout the novel, Rideout explores themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and the pursuit of happiness. He also provides a vivid portrayal of life in the early 20th century, including the social and cultural norms of the time.Overall, Fern Seed is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers insights into the struggles and triumphs of a young woman pursuing her dreams in a conservative society.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.