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100 1 _aBlanchard, Amy Ella,
_d1856-1926
245 1 2 _aA journey of joy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2025-05-02
508 _aAaron Adrignola, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A Journey of Joy" by Amy Ella Blanchard is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers on the adventures of three women—Miss Cavendish and her two goddaughters, Gabriella and Sidney—who embark on an extended and economical European tour, with a particular focus on Italy. Through lively dialogue and richly descriptive narrative, the story explores their deepening bonds, personal growth, and the delights and challenges they encounter as travelers abroad. The novel’s tone is spirited and witty, making it appealing to readers who enjoy character-driven travel narratives. The opening of "A Journey of Joy" introduces readers to the close and playful relationship between Gabriella, her godmother Miss Cavendish (affectionately called ‘Gem’), and her fellow goddaughter Sidney. Their journey is born from Gem’s desire for meaningful companionship and a longing to experience Europe independently and on a budget. The story quickly transitions from their initial excitement in America to their travels across Italy, where the trio marvels at the scenery, navigates small mishaps (such as a minor ship collision and confusion over train stations), and experiences the vibrant life of Naples, Capri, Sorrento, Amalfi, and Rome. The narrative is marked by Gabriella’s exuberant personality, Sidney’s gentle enthusiasm, and Miss Cavendish’s thoughtful leadership, all of which combine to depict both the joys and realities of foreign travel at the turn of the century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cBoston: Dana Estes & Company, 1908
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAmericans -- Europe -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aBridgman, L. J.
_q(Lewis Jesse),
_d1857-1931
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/journeyofjoy00blan
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75999
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