Actually it was Rockport Lodge that inspired the book. It was founded in 1906 to give girls a taste of recreation and leisure. It was extremely inexpensive. I think $5 for a week at the start, including three meals, activities, experiences. Some girls like the ones I describe were immigrants but others included girls who belonged to girl's clubs (a big movement in the day) who were in the work force.
In reply to <p>Anita, can you tell us by Tara M.
Actually it was Rockport Lodge that inspired the book. It was founded in 1906 to give girls a taste of recreation and leisure. It was extremely inexpensive. I think $5 for a week at the start, including three meals, activities, experiences. Some girls like the ones I describe were immigrants but others included girls who belonged to girl's clubs (a big movement in the day) who were in the work force.