| Author |
Crane, Laura Dent |
| Title |
The Automobile Girls Along the Hudson; Or, Fighting Fire in Sleepy Hollow
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"The Automobile Girls Along the Hudson; Or, Fighting Fire in Sleepy Hollow" by Laura Dent Crane is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a group of adventurous young women known as the "Automobile Girls," led by a character named Ruth, as they embark on a summer motor trip along the Hudson River, soon finding themselves involved in a series of exciting escapades, including encounters with forest fires and potential kidnappings. The opening of the narrative presents an engaging and humorous scene among the main characters, Barbara and Mollie, who are playfully debating their roles and appearances while preparing for a visit from their wealthy friend Ruth. This light-hearted exchange sets the stage for the arrival of Ruth and other companions as they scheme their upcoming journey. They enthusiastically plan a motor trip to Sleepy Hollow, eager for adventures filled with local history and romance. As the narrative progresses, we are introduced to the dynamic of the girls and their interactions with various characters, including a mysterious motorcyclist who later becomes crucial in an unexpected encounter. This blend of humor, friendship, and adventure will likely resonate with readers seeking a charming and adventurous tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Vacations -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Girls -- Societies and clubs -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Automobile travel -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Brigands and robbers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Hudson River (N.Y. and N.J.) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
37454 |
| Release Date |
Sep 16, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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