
Two spirited Kentucky girls, Shirley and Mabel, have just finished a year at the Bluegrass Seminary and are itching for a summer adventure. Their fathers, longtime friends, finally agree to accompany them on a trip that promises to break the routine of farm life. With a blend of youthful enthusiasm and modest confidence, the duo dreams of exploring new places beyond their familiar fields.
The story paints a vivid picture of small‑town camaraderie, school sports, and the close‑knit bond between the girls and their families. Their talents—horseback riding, singing in the glee club, and a knack for solving problems—hint at the lively escapades that await. As the summer begins, listeners are invited to share in the girls’ planning, the gentle teasing of their fathers, and the promise of a journey that will test their courage and friendship.
Full title
The Blue Grass Seminary Girls on the Water Or, Exciting Adventures on a Summer Cruise Through the Panama Canal
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (286K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2011-09-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
Best known for lively early-20th-century girls' adventure stories, this writer created the Blue Grass Seminary Girls books, where friendship, travel, and danger all arrive at once. Her surviving work has a brisk, upbeat energy that still feels made for young readers who like action and teamwork.
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