02481cam a22003613u 4500001000400000003000700004005001700011006000200028007000500030008004100035040001100076041001700087050000700104100003000111245000900141264005100150300004700201336002600248337002600274338003600300500003100336520143200367534004501799653002501844653002701869653003501896653003901931653002601970653002701996653003802023856004102061999001702102401UtSlPG20260610133031.0mcr n260607r1996||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aNorris, Frank,d1870-190210aBlix 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1996  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1996-01-01  a"Blix" by Frank Norris is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story centers around the Bessemer family, particularly focusing on the character Travis Bessemer, a strong and vivacious young woman who navigates her relationships with her father, Mr. Bessemer, and her suitor, Condy Rivers, against the backdrop of social expectations and personal ambitions. The interactions within the family reveal a mix of affection and disconnection, highlighting themes of love, individuality, and societal norms.  At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the Bessemer household, filled with morning chaos as Travis and her brother Howard prepare for Sunday. The family dynamic is established through the characters' unique personalities: Mr. Bessemer is portrayed as self-absorbed and disconnected from his children, Howard embodies the typical troublesome boy, and Travis takes on a maternal role. The scene captures the everyday life of a family in San Francisco, rich with vibrant descriptions of their surroundings and conflicts. As Travis interacts with her siblings and her suitor, Condy, we catch glimpses of her determination and independence, suggesting a depth to her character that will drive the story forward. The initial chapters set the stage for the exploration of personal growth and the societal constraints that challenge the characters' aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCourtship -- Fiction  aRich people -- Fiction  aManners and customs -- Fiction  aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction  aCalifornia -- Fiction  aJournalists -- Fiction  aSan Francisco (Calif.) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/401  c42529d42529