Sirs, Only Seventeen! (1894)

Sirs, Only Seventeen! is a novel written by Virginia Frances Townsend and published in 1894. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a young girl named Jeanie. Jeanie is only seventeen years old and is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. She is beautiful, intelligent, and has a kind heart.The novel follows Jeanie's journey as she navigates through the challenges of being a young woman in a patriarchal society. She is constantly being pursued by men who are attracted to her beauty and wealth. However, Jeanie is determined to find true love and not just settle for a wealthy husband.As the story progresses, Jeanie meets a young man named Harry who she falls in love with. However, their relationship is not approved by Jeanie's father, who wants her to marry someone from a wealthy family. Jeanie is torn between her love for Harry and her duty to her family.The novel also touches on themes of class, gender roles, and societal expectations. It provides a glimpse into the lives of women during the Victorian era and the challenges they faced in pursuing their dreams and desires.Overall, Sirs, Only Seventeen! is a captivating story of love, heartbreak, and societal expectations. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.