The Triplets Go South

This book is titled "The Triplets Go South" by Bertha B. Moore. The cover of the book is a teal blue and white illustration of three children sitting in a train car. The two girls with bouncy curly hair and the boy with a suit and tie on are peeking out of the window. The train car has "Southern Limited" written on the side. There are palm trees in the distance.

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Abstract

**Warning: Some of the language or characterizations in this book are the product of the time when this book was written, and are no longer considered acceptable.**

The War in Europe has started, but America is still neutral and the Baer triplets are looking forward to their trip to St. Augustine. Teddy, Iona, and Iva are excited that their Aunt Mary has invited them to spend their Easter break with her.

Local locations visited or mentioned in the text include Anastasia Island, Summer Haven, the Bridge of Lions, the bayfront, Fort Marion (Castillo de San Marcos), the Old Spanish Trail zero milestone rock globe (next to the Visitor Center across from the Castillo), the Old City Gates, the Oldest House, and the Alligator Farm.

Identifier

SPECIAL PZ7 .M1394 Tg 1940

Access Rights

This item is part of Rare Books and is accessible by appointment-only.

Creator

Bertha B. Moore

Title

The Triplets Go South

Publisher

Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, Co.

Date

1940

Format

Hardcover book

Language

English

Subject

Christian
Travel
Youth

Coverage

1912-1975

Accrual Method

Purchased

References

Gardner, Janette C. An Annotated Bibliography of Florida Fiction, 1801-1980. Little Bayou Press, 1983.

Mason, Walter Scott. The People of Florida as Portrayed in American Fiction. George Peabody College for Teachers, 1949.

McCarthy, Kevin. M. “Historical St. Augustine in Fiction.” El Escribano 15 (1978): 61-69.

Bibliographic Citation

Moore, Bertha B. The Triplets Go South. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 1940.

Citation

Bertha B. Moore, “The Triplets Go South,” St. Augustine Fiction, accessed November 13, 2025, https://staugustinefiction.omeka.net/items/show/144.

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