Bessie on Her Travels by Joanna H. Mathews
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"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.)
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| Author | Mathews, Joanna H. (Joanna Hooe), 1849-1901 |
|---|---|
| Title | Bessie on Her Travels |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52214 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 494 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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