Travelers Five Along Life's Highway
This narrative is a collection of five short stories that explore themes of identity, morality, and the human condition. The first story follows a young woman who embarks on a journey to discover her true purpose in life. In the second tale, a group of friends grapple with the consequences of their actions after making a pact to keep a secret. The third narrative delves into the complexities of relationships and the blurred lines between love and obsession. The fourth story is a haunting exploration of guilt and redemption. The final tale is a poignant reflection on the fleeting nature of life and the importance of living in the present moment.
By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1922 · Genre: Christian Fiction, Inspirational, Adventure · 5 chapters · 38,007 words
First lines
ORDINARILY a fleck of cigar ashes in the pot of mashed potatoes would / not have caused a row in the ranch kitchen, but to-day old Jimmy had had / a sup too much. At such times the mere sight of Matsu, the Japanese / cook, could provoke him to oaths, and it was Matsu who had unwittingly / dropped the ashes into the pot, as he laid his cigar stump on the shelf / above the stove, preparatory to dishing up dinner.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
- Date: 1922 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Christian Fiction, Inspirational, Adventure, Family & Relationships, Juvenile Fiction
- Length: 38,007 words
- Structure: 5 chapters, 413 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Christian Fiction — The book's primary themes involve Christian principles and morals, which are explored through the journey of the five travelers along life's metaphorical highway.
- Inspirational — The themes of personal growth, self-improvement and spiritual development prevalent in the book categorize it as an inspirational work.
- Adventure — The characters undertake a journey, both literal and symbolic, with numerous experiences that classify the book as an adventure story.
- Family & Relationships — The book explores dynamics within the group of five travelers and their development which underlines theme of Family & Relationships.
Tags
coming of age · road trip · family · adventure · self-discovery · friendship · growing up · americana · historical fiction · midwest · 1920s · travel
Contents
- The First Traveler Jimmy. On The Trail of the Wise Men
- The Second Traveler Gid Wiggan. In the Wake of a Honeymoon
- The Third Traveler The Clown. Towards his Accolade
- The Fourth Traveler Wexley Snathers. By Way of an Inherited Circus
- The Fifth Traveler Bap. Sloan. To His Mount of Pisgah
More by Annie Fellows Johnston
- Mildred's Inheritance; Just Her Way; Ann's Own Way (1906)
- The Quilt that Jack Built; How He Won the Bicycle (1904)
- The Legend of the Bleeding-heart (1907)
- Big Brother (1893)
- In the Desert of Waiting: The Legend of Camel-back Mountain (1904)
- Georgiana of the Rainbows (1920)
- The Little Colonel (1907)
- The Gate of the Giant Scissors (1920)
- All works by Annie Fellows Johnston