Jessie's Acquisition: Or A Summer At The Old Homestead is a novel written by Luana E. Burgess and published in 1917. The story revolves around a young woman named Jessie who inherits her family's old homestead and decides to spend her summer there. The homestead is located in a small town in the countryside, and Jessie is excited to explore the area and learn more about her family's history.As Jessie settles into her new surroundings, she meets a variety of interesting characters, including a handsome young man named Ned, who quickly becomes her friend and confidant. Together, Jessie and Ned explore the town and its surroundings, discovering hidden secrets and uncovering long-forgotten stories about Jessie's family.As the summer progresses, Jessie finds herself falling in love with Ned, but she is hesitant to act on her feelings, fearing that it may complicate their friendship. Meanwhile, she also discovers that the homestead is in danger of being sold to a wealthy businessman who plans to turn it into a commercial development.Determined to save the homestead and preserve her family's legacy, Jessie rallies the town's residents to fight against the sale. With the help of Ned and her newfound friends, she launches a campaign to raise awareness about the homestead's historical significance and its importance to the community.Jessie's Acquisition: Or A Summer At The Old Homestead is a heartwarming tale of love, friendship, and the power of community. It celebrates the beauty of small-town life and the importance of preserving our heritage for future generations.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.