Betty Gordon In Washington; Or, Strange Adventures In A Great City

By Alice B. Emerson

Book Overview

Betty Gordon in Washington opens a bright window onto a great city where curiosity, courage and cleverness light the way. A young heroine moves through schoolroom life and streetwise intrigue, turning every challenge into a test of wit and heart. This restored edition brings back a jewel of juvenile adventure fiction from the late nineteenth century, celebrating girls schoolroom stories set against the bustle of urban life. The tale blends the whir of city streets with the warmth of friendship, weaving a classic girls mystery that explores social class and society with sensitivity and spark. It speaks to developing readers with a crisp, accessible style, inviting them to follow Betty's investigations through Washington, into mischief and moments of real courage. Historically, the book stands as a thread in the tapestry of American children's literature, offering a glimpse of conventions, ambitions and urban imaginaries of its time. For casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike, it is a doorway to nostalgia and to the enduring appeal of early girls' adventure tales. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure, this edition makes a beloved story available once more for eager minds and curious souls.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354841961
• ISBN13: 9789354841965
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"