The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle; Or, The Girl Miner of Gold Run

"The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle; Or, The Girl Miner of Gold Run" by Laura Lee Hope is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. This installment features the adventures of a group of adventurous young women known as the Outdoor Girls as they embark on a summer escapade at a ranch in the West, filled with the promise of excitement and potential discoveries of gold mines. The story centers around Betty Nelson and her friends, who are eager to embrace the challenges and thrill that comes with horseback riding and exploring new territory. The opening of the book introduces the spirited Outdoor Girls as they converse over the telephone about meeting each other, showcasing their playful camaraderie. Betty, the group's natural leader, has an exciting surprise for her friends: the possibility of spending the summer at a ranch that belongs to her mother, which has both personal and financial significance. It is hinted that the ranch holds the potential for discovering gold, adding an element of adventure as they prepare for their journey. The girls eagerly discuss their excitement about riding horses and the cowboy lifestyle, indicating their readiness for adventure and the changes that lie ahead as they embark on this thrilling outdoor experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Laura Lee Hope is a pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate for the Bobbsey Twins and several other series of children's novels. Actual writers taking up the pen of Laura Lee Hope include Edward Stratemeyer, Howard and Lilian Garis, Elizabeth Ward, Harriet (Stratemeyer) Adams, Andrew E. Svenson, June M. Dunn, Grace Grote and Nancy Axelrad.