The Speed, Nell 1878-1913 creator Scott, A. O. (Arthur Orange) 1882?-1946 text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Carter Girls" by Nell Speed is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the lives of the Carter family, particularly focusing on the struggles and dynamics among the five sisters as they navigate personal challenges, family illness, and unexpected changes in their lifestyle. The opening of the story introduces us to the Carter family, who are grappling with the serious health issues of their father, Robert Carter. The eldest daughter, Douglas, leads the conversation among her siblings as they learn from Dr. Wright, a new physician, that their father's condition necessitates a sea trip for recovery. This revelation sets off a chain of events, including the sisters’ reflections on their responsibilities at home while their parents are away. The opening showcases their varied personalities, hints at some family tension regarding financial matters, and sets the stage for a transformative summer that will challenge their notions of comfort and self-sufficiency. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-07-09 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Rod Crawford, Dave Morgan, eagkw and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Family -- Juvenile fiction Camping -- Juvenile fiction Mountains -- Juvenile fiction Sisters -- Juvenile fiction Snakebites -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40177 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40177 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133923.0 40177