Delia: Formerly The Bluebird Of Mulberry Bend (1893) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120187147)

""Delia: Formerly The Bluebird Of Mulberry Bend"" is a novel written by Emma Mott Whittemore and published in 1893. The book tells the story of Delia, a young girl who grows up in poverty on the streets of Mulberry Bend, a notorious neighborhood in New York City. Delia's life takes a dramatic turn when she is taken in by a wealthy family, who educate her and help her to become a successful businesswoman. However, Delia's past comes back to haunt her when her former lover, a gang leader, returns to the neighborhood and threatens to expose her secrets. The novel explores themes of poverty, social class, and the struggle for upward mobility in late 19th century New York City.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.

Author: Emma Mott Whittemore
ISBN-10: 1120187141
ISBN-13: 9781120187147
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/24/2009
Pages: 124
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d