The Travelling Thirds

By Gertrude Atherton and Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

Book Overview

The Travelling Thirds is a novel written by Gertrude Atherton. It follows the story of a wealthy American family, the Vanes, as they embark on a grand tour of Europe in the early 20th century. The family consists of the parents, their two daughters, and their son. The daughters, Sylvia and Nona, are both in their twenties and are eager to experience all that Europe has to offer. The son, Jack, is a young man who is more interested in partying and having a good time than in cultural experiences.As the family travels through Europe, they encounter a variety of people and situations. They visit famous landmarks such as the Louvre and the Colosseum, attend fancy parties, and have romantic encounters. However, they also face challenges such as illness and theft.Throughout the novel, the characters grapple with issues of identity and belonging. Sylvia and Nona struggle with their roles as privileged American women in a foreign land, while Jack feels out of place among his family and their high society friends.The Travelling Thirds is a vivid portrayal of the glamour and excitement of early 20th century European travel, as well as a thoughtful exploration of the complexities of family dynamics and personal identity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432651242
• ISBN13: 9781432651244
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"