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The Blue Grass Seminary Girls on the Water: Or, Exciting Adventures on a Summer Cruise Through the Panama Canal: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

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The Blue Grass Seminary Girls on the Water: Or, Exciting Adventures on a Summer Cruise Through the Panama Canal is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Burnett, Carolyn Judson.

Catalogue synopsis

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"The Blue Grass Seminary Girls on the Water" by Carolyn Judson Burnett is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. This adventure story follows the enthusiastic and spirited characters, particularly Shirley Willing and her close friend Mabel Ashton, as they set out for a summer trip filled with excitement and unexpected turns related to their journey. At its heart, the book explores themes of friendship, courage, and adventure against the backdrop of an era marked by exploration and wonder. At the start of the novel, Shirley and Mabel express their desire for adventure, which quickly leads to a planning session with their fathers to embark on a trip through the Panama Canal. The early chapters introduce us to their lively personalities, emphasizing their close bond and occasional flirtation with danger. As they prepare for their journey, readers are drawn into their childhood reminiscences and plans, amidst charming mischief. The introduction of Dick Stanley, a young reporter who aims to join their voyage, adds an element of romantic tension and intrigue, setting the stage for the thrilling escapades that await them.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: The Blue Grass Seminary Girls on the Water: Or, Exciting Adventures on a Summer Cruise Through the Panama Canal
  • Author credits: Burnett, Carolyn Judson
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
  • Germans -- Foreign countries -- Juvenile fiction
  • Mexico -- History -- Revolution, 1910-1920 -- Juvenile fiction
  • Nicaragua -- Juvenile fiction
  • Ocean travel -- Juvenile fiction
  • Panama Canal (Panama) -- Description and travel -- Juvenile fiction
  • Ransom -- Juvenile fiction
  • Revolutionaries -- Juvenile fiction
  • Steamboats -- Juvenile fiction
  • Teenage girls -- Juvenile fiction

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: Adventure
  • Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
  • Category: Novels

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