Bessie on Her Travels by Joanna H. Mathews

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Author Mathews, Joanna H. (Joanna Hooe), 1849-1901
Title Bessie on Her Travels
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Summary "Bessie on Her Travels" by Joanna H. Mathews is a children's adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Bessie Bradford and her sister Maggie, along with their friends, as they embark on a journey filled with excitement and curiosity, particularly revolving around their experiences traveling by sea. The narrative captures the joys and challenges faced by children during their adventures, highlighting themes of friendship, kindness, and the wonders of exploration. At the start of the story, the sisters and their friends are seen in a flurry of excitement as they prepare for their upcoming sea voyage. The opening scenes depict Maggie's enthusiasm as she attempts to help with packing, leading to humorous situations that reveal her determined yet impulsive nature. While Maggie's eagerness to assist leads to a bit of chaos, Bessie appears more thoughtful and sensitive, demonstrating their contrasting personalities. The stage is set for their travels, with the anticipation of new experiences ahead, particularly the sea voyage, capturing the readers' attention and inviting them to join in the children's playful adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Vacations -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Family -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Seashore -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Missing children -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Ocean travel -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Nannies -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Railroad travel -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 52214
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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