Project Gutenberg 2002-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 161 Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith 1856 1923 Riggs, Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin Smith, Kate Douglas Riggs, George Christopher, Mrs. Wiggin, Samuel Bradley, Mrs. A Summer in a Canyon: A California Story David Price "A Summer in a Cañon: A California Story" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin is a novel set in the early 20th century, specifically around 1914. The story revolves around a group of young campers, including the spirited Polly Oliver and her friends, as they prepare for a summer adventure in the picturesque Las Flores Cañon in California. Their experiences are characterized by lively interactions, whimsical naming of their camp, and the anticipation of outdoor exploration and fun. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the vibrant preparations for the camping trip. We meet Geoffrey Strong, who is humorously coerced by three girls into naming their camp, illustrating the playful dynamics among the children. As the characters gather their provisions, the atmosphere is filled with excitement and camaraderie. The narrative shifts to describe their charming homes, emphasizing the warmth and bonds between the characters, especially highlighting Elsie Howard, an invalid friend who remains a key part of their adventures through letters. This initial segment sets the stage for a delightful summer filled with both lighthearted escapades and meaningful friendships amidst the beauty of nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en California -- Fiction PZ PS Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Novels Category: American Literature 368752 2025-07-02T05:36:48.109011 text/html 384890 2022-03-01T14:59:16 text/html 4933262 2025-07-02T05:36:54.419960 application/epub+zip 4932016 2025-07-02T05:36:49.113974 application/epub+zip 215833 2025-07-02T05:36:48.524998 application/epub+zip 5034670 2025-07-02T05:36:58.451975 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5005728 2025-07-02T05:36:53.501975 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 304319 2022-09-02T07:46:15.670245 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 345773 2025-07-02T05:36:47.329006 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 345467 2022-03-01T14:59:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18814 2025-07-02T05:36:58.591923 application/rdf+xml 14193 2025-07-02T05:36:48.621969 image/jpeg 2528 2025-07-02T05:36:48.572986 image/jpeg 135999 2022-03-01T15:00:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 4925701 2022-03-01T15:01:07 application/octet-stream application/zip 4940436 2025-07-02T05:36:48.231020 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