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Lynn, Ethel
1881
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The Adventures of a Woman Hobo
Account of the experience of the author and her husband in traveling by tandem bicycle and freight trains from Chicago to California.
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"The Adventures of a Woman Hobo" by Ethel Lynn is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the early 20th century. This narrative details the struggles of a young woman, Dr. Ethel Lynn, as she copes with financial hardship, health issues, and the societal constraints of her time her husband Dan. The story opens with Ethel's determination to return to California after receiving a tuberculosis diagnosis, setting the scene for a journey that intertwines themes of resilience, love, and the quest for freedom amidst adversity. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Ethel and her husband Dan as they face tumultuous circumstances in Chicago, following a series of personal and societal crises, including the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the panic of 1907. Ethel, determined to escape the squalor of their life, proposes an adventurous plan to return to California on a tandem bicycle—aiming to seek work along the way. As they prepare for their extraordinary journey, readers are drawn into Ethel’s deep emotional landscape, her reflections on love and loss, and her fierce resolve to fight for a better life despite immense challenges. This sets the tone for a vivid exploration of their experiences and the myriad of characters they encounter, laying the groundwork for a compelling narrative about hope and survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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West (U.S.) -- Description and travel
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Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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