Aunt Jane's Nieces out West

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Aunt Jane's Nieces Out West" by Edith Van Dyne is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story centers around the delightful adventures of Aunt Jane's three nieces-Beth, Patsy, and Louise-as they navigate life and new experiences in Southern California. Through their interactions and encounters, the book explores themes of friendship, courage, and the everyday quirks of life within the burgeoning film industry. The opening of the book introduces us to Elizabeth "Beth" de Graf and Patricia "Patsy" Doyle, two spirited young women enjoying a leisurely morning in California. They recount an alarming yet humorous incident where they unwittingly became part of a moving picture being filmed, highlighting the palpable excitement and chaos of their surroundings. Uncle John, their guardian, figures prominently as a loving protector, while the budding film industry looms as a backdrop to their adventures. This early interaction sets the stage for a narrative brimming with humor and warmth, as the characters reveal their distinct personalities against the vibrant Californian landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Afra Ullah, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aunt_Jane%27s_Nieces_Out_West

Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2003-12-01