Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 174 Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank) 1856 1919 Van Dyne, Edith Bancroft, Laura Baum, Lyman Frank Metcalf, Suzanne Akers, Floyd Cooke, John Estes Fitzgerald, Capt. Hugh Fitzgerald, Hugh Staunton, Schuyler Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aunt_Jane%27s_Nieces_and_Uncle_John E-text prepared by Afra Ullah, Josephine Paolucci, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John" by L. Frank Baum is a novel set in the early 20th century. The story follows Patricia Doyle, affectionately known as Patsy, along with her father Major Gregory Doyle and Uncle John Merrick, as they navigate family life and unexpected adventures in New York and beyond. The narrative begins with a light-hearted yet concerning situation regarding Patsy's delay in returning home, leading to the introduction of Mumbles, a dog that becomes a pivotal part of their lives, and sets the stage for a journey that promises excitement and growth. The opening of the story presents a cozy yet anxious domestic scene where Major Doyle expresses concern over his daughter's late return. The characters are revealed through their interactions, highlighting Patsy's adventurous spirit and her desire to rescue a neglected dog, Mumbles. Uncle John embodies a jovial and slightly indulgent role, fostering a warm family dynamic. As the story unfolds, it suggests themes of adventure, family bonds, and the whimsy of life, particularly as they embark on a cross-country trip to California, fueled by Uncle John's unexpected ideas and a witty exchange of banter among the characters. The tone is light, filled with humor and character-driven moments, making readers eager to see where the journey will take them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Western stories Family -- Juvenile fiction Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction Young women -- Juvenile fiction Uncles -- Juvenile fiction Cousins -- Juvenile fiction West (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction California -- Juvenile fiction Brigands and robbers -- Juvenile fiction Rocky Mountains -- Description and travel -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Humour Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: American Literature 303856 2025-08-04T11:15:31.698808 text/html 303862 303715 2024-11-05T03:59:26.823031 2023-10-05T05:04:16.256470 text/html text/html 192478 2025-08-04T11:15:39.700762 application/epub+zip 196505 2025-08-04T11:15:34.979782 application/epub+zip 179906 2025-08-04T11:15:33.725775 application/epub+zip 346883 2025-08-04T11:15:42.991763 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 319940 2025-08-04T11:15:38.952782 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 290493 2022-09-05T07:03:03.247615 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 267592 2025-08-04T11:15:31.326865 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 247724 2024-10-28T17:39:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20390 2025-08-04T11:15:43.126721 application/rdf+xml 12026 2025-08-04T11:15:34.301782 image/jpeg 2886 2025-08-04T11:15:33.978785 image/jpeg 191903 2025-08-04T11:15:31.722798 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia