The Adventures of a Woman Hobo by Ethel Lynn
"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.)
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| Author | Lynn, Ethel, 1881- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 17015672 |
| Title | The Adventures of a Woman Hobo |
| Note | Account of the experience of the author and her husband in traveling by tandem bicycle and freight trains from Chicago to California. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains |
| Subject | West (U.S.) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62971 |
| Release Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 195 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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