Bettie Porter, Boardwalk Committee (1907)

By Louise Regina Baker

Book Overview

Bettie Porter, Boardwalk Committee (1907) is a historical fiction novel written by Louise Regina Baker. The story takes place in the early 1900s and follows the life of Bettie Porter, a young woman who is appointed to the Boardwalk Committee in her hometown of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Bettie is passionate about improving the boardwalk and making it a more enjoyable experience for visitors. However, she faces many challenges along the way, including opposition from local businessmen and politicians who are resistant to change. As Bettie works to overcome these obstacles, she also navigates personal struggles, including her own romantic interests and the expectations of her traditional family. The novel provides a vivid portrayal of life in Atlantic City during the early 20th century, including the social and political issues of the time. It also highlights the important role that women played in shaping their communities and fighting for change. Overall, Bettie Porter, Boardwalk Committee (1907) is a compelling tale of perseverance, passion, and the power of community activism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116458670X
• ISBN13: 9781164586708
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"