
THE CAMP FIRE GIRLS BEHIND THE LINES - BY MARGARET VANDERCOOK - Author of "The Ranch Girls" Series, "The Red Cross Girls" Series, etc. - ILLUSTRATED - PHILADELPHIA THE JOHN C. WINSTON CO. PUBLISHERS - Copyright, 1918, by The John C. Winston Company
ILLUSTRATIONS
The Camp Fire Girls Behind the Lines
CHAPTER I - "El Camino Real"
CHAPTER II - The Land of Romance
CHAPTER III - The Call to Service
CHAPTER IV - The Camp and Temperamental Excursions
CHAPTER V - Abalone Shells
CHAPTER VI - "My Own Will Come to Me"
CHAPTER VII - The Sacrifice of Youth
A troupe of Camp Fire girls rides along the mist‑kissed Pacific coast, their horses pausing at the echo of ancient mission bells. Guided by Marta’s lyrical spirit and Gerry’s confident banter, the girls swap stories of California’s golden past while the sun sets over cliffs and surf. Their journey feels like a moving tapestry of romance, daring, and a hint of mystery that pulls them toward a summer camp hidden among the hills.
As the caravan winds toward the new Sunrise Hill camp, the girls carry more than backpacks—they bring a brother’s fragile health, a playwright’s ambition, and a promise of camaraderie. Along the way they encounter curious locals, lingering legends, and the subtle pressure of a world edging toward upheaval. The early chapters set the stage for friendships that will be tested, choices that will shape their youthful ideals, and a sense that the adventure ahead will be as unforgettable as the missions they leave behind.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (237K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Mary Meehan and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Aug 26, 2010
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1876–1958
A lively early-20th-century writer of children's fiction, she is best remembered for adventure-filled series about friendship, camp life, and capable young heroines. Her books helped shape the world of girls' series fiction with stories that are energetic, warm, and full of teamwork.
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