Letters of the Motor Girl

audiobook

Letters of the Motor Girl

by Ethellyn Gardner

EN·~1 hours·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total

LETTERS OF THE MOTOR GIRL - LETTER I

6:46

LETTER II

9:14

LETTER III

5:13

LETTER IV

3:36

LETTER V

6:23

LETTER VI

4:44

LETTER VII

7:13

LETTER VIII

14:59

LETTER IX

13:29

LETTER X

6:37

Description

A bright‑spirited fourteen‑year‑old narrates her life in a diary‑style letter, set against the bustling streets of early‑1900s Boston. She revels in learning to drive a sleek Franklin touring car, a rare passion for a girl of her era, and she spins vivid anecdotes about family, friends, and the everyday marvels of a world on the brink of modernity. Her witty observations on gender expectations, the quirks of her parents, and the colorful characters who surround her create a lively portrait of a young rebel finding freedom behind the wheel.

The narrative captures the excitement of a day at Barnum’s circus, the sweetness of shared chocolate treats, and the gentle absurdities of turn‑of‑the‑century life. Through her candid, humorous voice, listeners glimpse a world where letters, postcards, and the hum of an engine are the symbols of connection and independence. The story invites you to ride along with a determined girl whose love of speed and curiosity drive her toward a future she refuses to let anyone dictate.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (90K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Roger Frank

Release date

May 30, 2011

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

EG

Ethellyn Gardner

Best known today for the lively 1906 book "Letters of the Motor Girl," this early 20th-century writer left behind a small but memorable glimpse of girls, cars, and modern life at the dawn of the automobile age.

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