Betty Gordon in Washington; Or, Strange Adventures in a Great City

"Betty Gordon in Washington; Or, Strange Adventures in a Great City" by Alice B. Emerson is a novel likely written during the early 20th century. The story follows the adventures of Betty Gordon, a young orphan who has found herself at Bramble Farm, dealing with the challenges posed by an unkind guardian, Joseph Peabody. The book explores themes of resilience and friendship as Betty navigates her relationships and seeks a better life while waiting to hear from her uncle about her future. The opening of the story introduces Betty Gordon as she finds solace in nature while sorting flowers for a vase. Her peaceful moment is interrupted by a quarrel between two men, which compels her to act, demonstrating her caring nature. Betty's interactions with Bob Henderson, the farm's young boy, reveal the tension in their lives under Peabody's supervision. As the chapter unfolds, Betty expresses her desire to leave the farm and hints at a broader adventure ahead, already envisioning a future in Washington where her uncle resides. The beginning establishes a backdrop of conflict and dreams, setting the stage for Betty's forthcoming escapades. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Alice B. Emerson is a pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate for the Betty Gordon and Ruth Fielding series of children's novels. The writers taking up the pen of Alice B. Emerson are not all known. However, books 1-19 of the Ruth Fielding series were written by W. Bert Foster; books 20-22 were written by Elizabeth M. Duffield Ward, and books 23-30 were written by Mildred Benson.