The Trailers : Kessinger Publishing : 9781437342055 : 1437342051 : 10 Dec 2008 : The Trailers is a novel written by Ruth Little Mason and published in 1909. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of a young girl named Mary who grows up in a small town in the Midwest. Mary's family is poor, and her father is an alcoholic who often neglects his family. Despite these challenges, Mary is determined to make a better life for herself and her family.As she grows older, Mary becomes interested in the world of traveling shows and carnivals that pass through her town. She is fascinated by the colorful trailers and the performers who live inside them. When she meets a young man named Jack who works for one of the shows, Mary falls in love and decides to join the traveling life.The Trailers follows Mary and Jack as they travel across the country, performing in small towns and big cities. Along the way, they face many challenges, including prejudice, poverty, and personal struggle