The Trailers: A Novel (1909)

By Ruth Little Mason

Book Overview

The Trailers is a novel written by Ruth Little Mason and published in 1909. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of a young girl named Mary who grows up in a small town in the Midwest. Mary's family is poor, and her father is an alcoholic who often neglects his family. Despite these challenges, Mary is determined to make a better life for herself and her family.As she grows older, Mary becomes interested in the world of traveling shows and carnivals that pass through her town. She is fascinated by the colorful trailers and the performers who live inside them. When she meets a young man named Jack who works for one of the shows, Mary falls in love and decides to join the traveling life.The Trailers follows Mary and Jack as they travel across the country, performing in small towns and big cities. Along the way, they face many challenges, including prejudice, poverty, and personal struggles. Despite these difficulties, Mary remains determined to succeed and build a better life for herself and her loved ones.The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the search for identity. It also provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in traveling shows during the early 1900s. Overall, The Trailers is a compelling and engaging read that offers a glimpse into a bygone era.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: 1437342051
• ISBN13: 9781437342055
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"