The Travelling Thirds, published in 1905 by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton, follows the Moulton family as they prepare for a trip to Spain. The narrative centers on Catalina, a California cousin who challenges her conservative Eastern relatives with her adventurous spirit and desire for independence. As the family debates traveling third class, tensions and cultural clashes arise, highlighting the contrasts between Catalina's free-spirited nature and her family's conformist values. This novel offers a glimpse into early 20th-century American attitudes towards travel and social expectations.
