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The Automobile Girls in the Berkshires; Or, The Ghost of Lost Man's Trail
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- Gutenberg ID
- 25811
- Title
- The Automobile Girls in the Berkshires; Or, The Ghost of Lost Man's Trail
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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In the Berkshires, the Automobile Girls reunite with friends and face a mysterious Indian girl named Eunice. When a hunting accident wounds Eunice, the girls must navigate the forest, care for the child, and uncover the secrets of her hidden family history while dealing with nervous inventor Reginald Latham.
- Summary up to 500 words
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In Laura Dent Crane's *The Automobile Girls in the Berkshires*, the spirited quartet known as the Automobile Girls—Barbara, Mollie, Ruth, and Grace Thurston—spend a transformative summer in the Berkshires following the departure of their friend Ruth Stuart and her father. While exploring the dense woods near their cabin, the girls encounter a mysterious figure they initially mistake for the ghost of Lost Man's Trail. This figure is revealed to be Eunice, a young girl of Mohawk descent living in isolation with her grandmother. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when Eunice is accidentally shot in the arm by Barbara during a target practice session. Despite Eunice's deep-seated fear of white people and her desire to remain hidden in the forest, the girls' compassion overrides their initial shock. They nurse her wounds and learn her poignant history: her mother was a white woman stolen by Indians years prior, making Eunice a mixed-race child of the tribe. Through this encounter, the story explores profound themes of prejudice, hidden histories, and the enduring power of friendship. Recognizing that Eunice cannot safely remain in the wild, the girls decide to bring her home to Kingsbridge to ensure her safety and provide her with an education. The book concludes with the Automobile Girls preparing to leave Lenox, promising to return, and hints at future adventures involving fire-fighting in Sleepy Hollow. The tone remains adventurous yet gentle, celebrating the girls' courage and their ability to bridge cultural divides through kindness.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
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Authors
- Laura Dent Crane
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Categories
- Adventure
- Classics
- Travel