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On December 22, 1899, a young narrator observes how time propels humanity toward a new century, describing the thrill of growing up in uncharted territory. She insists that each day slips by like sand, yet the future is irresistible. Inspired by this feeling, she creates a journal—"Twentieth Century Girl"—to document her thoughts and feelings, marking her personal transition from the 19th to the 20th century.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Carol Drinkwater
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