The scarlet car; The Princess Aline

"The Scarlet Car; The Princess Aline" by Richard Harding Davis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the escapades of Winthrop, a young man infatuated with Beatrice Forbes, as they embark on a journey to a football game alongside her brother, Sam, and Peabody, her fiancé. The narrative captures the dynamics of love, rivalry, and adventure during a time when automobile travel was becoming increasingly popular. At the start of the novel, Winthrop is excitedly preparing for a road trip to a football game with Miss Forbes, along with her brother and Peabody. However, the trip quickly descends into chaos as mechanical failures, awkward encounters, and unexpected challenges arise during their journey. The characters grapple with their feelings, especially as Winthrop's affection for Beatrice grows in the face of her engagement to Peabody. The opening sets the stage for a mix of romance, humor, and adventure that promises to unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Richard Harding Davis was an American journalist and writer of fiction and drama, known foremost as the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish–American War, the Second Boer War, and World War I. His writing greatly assisted the political career of Theodore Roosevelt. He also played a major role in the evolution of the American magazine. His influence extended to the world of fashion, and he is credited with making the clean-shaven look popular among men at the turn of the 20th century.