The History Of Jemmy And Jenny Jessamy V1 (1753)

The History of Jemmy and Jenny Jessamy is a novel written by Eliza Fowler Haywood and first published in 1753. The book tells the story of Jemmy and Jenny Jessamy, two siblings who are separated at a young age and forced to navigate the challenges of life on their own. Jemmy, the elder of the two, becomes a successful businessman and marries a wealthy woman, while Jenny is taken in by a wealthy family and raised as a lady. Despite their vastly different circumstances, the siblings remain close and eventually reunite, only to face new challenges and obstacles together. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and the complexities of family relationships, as well as the social and political issues of 18th-century England. It is known for its vivid characters, intricate plot, and engaging writing style, and is considered a classic of early English literature.In Three Volumes.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.