02463cam a22003253u 4500 17173 UtSlPG 20260610133412.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Barr, Amelia E., 1831-1919 The Bow of Orange Ribbon: A Romance of New York Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Sequel: The Maid of Maiden Lane. Release date is 2005-11-28 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Paul Ereaut and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Bow of Orange Ribbon: A Romance of New York" by Amelia E. Barr is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set in 1886, it paints a vivid picture of life in New York City over a hundred years prior, as characters navigate love, societal expectations, and family dynamics. The narrative centers around Katherine Van Heemskirk, a young Dutch-American maiden, as the complexities of love and duty unfold against the backdrop of cultural tensions between Dutch and English settlers. At the start of the novel, the scene is set on a beautiful May day in 1886 New York, capturing the city's vibrant atmosphere filled with blossoming gardens, bustling market activities, and the intermingling social lives of its citizens. The opening introduces Joris Van Heemskirk, a proud Dutch merchant, and his family, particularly his daughter Katherine, who is caught in a budding romance with Captain Hyde, an English officer. As the elder Semple proposes a union between Katherine and his son Neil, the narrative hints at family expectations, cultural conflicts, and the influence of societal norms on personal choices. Simultaneously, Katherine's innocence is juxtaposed with the intrigues of young love, suggesting a rich exploration of her character as she strives for happiness amidst her father's protective instincts and the pressures of a changing society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction Hampe, Theo. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17173 58561 58561