Alice J. Calhoun / Alice JCalhoun
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 follows the story of a young woman named Virginia, who is torn between her love for her childhood friend, Tom, and her duty to marry a wealthy plantation owner, Mr. St. Clair. As Virginia navigates her way through the social expectations of her time, she must also confront the harsh realities of life in the South, including the legacy of slavery and the tensions between different social classes. Throughout the novel, Calhoun explores themes of love, duty, and the struggle for personal freedom in a society that is deeply divided.When Yellow Jasmine Blooms is a vivid portrait of life in the South in the early 20th century, and a poignant reminder of the struggles and triumphs of those who lived through this tumultuous period in American history.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.