The Travelling Thirds

Name: The Travelling Thirds
Author: Gertrude Atherton

The Travelling Thirds is a novel by Gertrude Atherton that follows the story of three women who travel together through Europe in search of adventure and self-discovery. The book explores themes of female friendship, independence, and personal growth as the characters navigate their way through unfamiliar territory and confront their own fears and desires.

By Gertrude Atherton · First published 1908 · Genre: Travel, Social Commentary, Fiction · 25 chapters · 59,098 words

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The California cousin of the Lyman T. Moultons-a name too famous to be shorn -- stood apart from the perturbed group, her feet boyishly asunder, her head thrown back. Above her hung the thick white clusters of the acacia,[1] drooping abundantly, opaque and luminous in the soft masses of green, heavy with perfume. All Lyons seemed to have yielded itself to the intoxicating fragrance of its favorite tree.

Footnote 1: The acacia of Europe is identical with the American locust.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Gertrude Atherton
Date: 1908 CE
Language: English
Genres: Travel, Social Commentary, Fiction, Adventure, Historical
Length: 59,098 words
Structure: 25 chapters, 878 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Travel — The narrative focuses on the experiences and observations of characters as they journey through different locations.
Social Commentary — The book explores societal norms and cultural differences encountered during travel.
Fiction — The story is a work of fiction, with invented characters and events.
Adventure — The plot involves the characters embarking on a journey filled with new experiences and challenges.