In “The Automobile Girls at Newport; Or, Watching the Summer Parade,” Laura Dent Crane weaves a vibrant tapestry of early 20th-century American life, encapsulating the exhilarating societal changes ushered in by the advent of the automobile. Through a rich narrative style, Crane captures the youthful exuberance of her protagonists as they navigate the elite summer playground of Newport, infusing the text with a playful yet keenly observant tone. The novel stands in the context of the 'Girls'Äô Series' literature that flourished during this period, reflecting both the cultural shift towards greater female independence and the burgeoning fascination with automotive technology that symbolized modernity and progress.
