TY - BOOK AU - Crane,Laura Dent TI - The Automobile Girls at Palm Beach; Or, Proving Their Mettle Under Southern Skies AV - PZ PY - 2011/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Vacations -- Juvenile fiction KW - Girls -- Societies and clubs -- Juvenile fiction KW - Mystery and detective stories KW - Princesses -- Juvenile fiction KW - Automobile travel -- Juvenile fiction KW - Swindlers and swindling -- Juvenile fiction KW - Palm Beach (Fla.) -- Juvenile fiction N1 - Release date is 2011-11-24; Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified N2 - "The Automobile Girls at Palm Beach; Or, Proving Their Mettle Under Southern Skies" by Laura Dent Crane is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows a group of adventurous young women, known as the 'Automobile Girls,' as they navigate social dynamics and personal challenges during a summer sojourn in Palm Beach. Key characters include Ruth, Barbara, Mollie, and Grace, who each bring unique perspectives and traits to their experiences in this vibrant setting. At the start of the novel, the 'Automobile Girls' are lounging on the piazza of a hotel in Palm Beach, soaking in the ambiance of their idyllic surroundings. As they share their plans for the day, they are unexpectedly joined by Maud Warren, an acquaintance who seems to carry a haughty demeanor that bothers the girls. Their conversation touches upon their leisure activities, leading to the introduction of adults, including Maud's father, who reveals tensions regarding her associations with society figures, hinting at deeper familial concerns. As the narrative unfolds, the girls not only enjoy the sights and sounds of Palm Beach but also confront complex social interactions that challenge their understanding of class and character, setting the stage for the adventures and lessons that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38123 ER -