The Or, Exciting Adventures on a Summer Cruise Through the Panama Canal Burnett, Carolyn Judson creator Davis, J. Watson 1870-1959 text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-09-04 Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Teenage girls -- Juvenile fiction Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction Ocean travel -- Juvenile fiction Mexico -- History -- Revolution, 1910-1920 -- Juvenile fiction Steamboats -- Juvenile fiction Ransom -- Juvenile fiction Germans -- Foreign countries -- Juvenile fiction Nicaragua -- Juvenile fiction Panama Canal (Panama) -- Description and travel -- Juvenile fiction Revolutionaries -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37310 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37310 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133842.0 37310