Cress Delahanty

Cress Delahanty is a novel written by Jessamyn West. The story revolves around Cress Delahanty, a young girl who grows up in a small town in California during the early 20th century. Cress is a bright and curious child who is eager to learn about the world around her. However, her family is poor, and she is forced to drop out of school to help support them.Despite the challenges she faces, Cress is determined to make something of herself. She becomes a successful businesswoman and eventually marries a wealthy man. However, her success comes at a price, and she struggles to balance her career and her personal life.The novel explores themes of ambition, love, and the pursuit of happiness. It also touches on issues such as gender roles, class, and the changing social landscape of America in the early 20th century.Overall, Cress Delahanty is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the American experience. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the struggles of women during this time period.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.