Betty Gordon in the Land Of Oil Adventures in the Oil Fields
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Sprache:Englisch
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Verlag:Culturea
Fr. 34.90
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
12.07.2023
Verlag
CultureaSeitenzahl
114
Maße (L/B/H)
21/14.8/0.7 cm
Gewicht
159 g
Auflage
1. Tirage
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
979-10-418-1882-2
"Betty Gordon in the Land of Oil" by Alice B. Emerson follows the spirited young Betty Gordon and her friend Bob Henderson as they embark on a journey to Oklahoma, a land booming with oil opportunities. The story begins with Betty and Bob traveling on the Western Limited train, where they encounter two suspicious men, Blosser and Fluss, who are plotting to deceive landowners in the oil-rich regions. Bob overhears their scheme to acquire valuable land from unsuspecting owners under false pretenses. As the train makes an unexpected stop due to a fallen tree, Betty and Bob seize the opportunity to explore the nearby town of Tippewa. Here, they witness the two men leaving in a car, presumably to execute their plan. The narrative unfolds with Betty and Bob's determination to thwart the schemers and protect the rightful landowners. Their adventure is filled with challenges, including a humorous yet tense encounter in a local restaurant where they defend a mistreated Chinaman. The story captures the essence of the early 20th-century oil rush, highlighting themes of justice, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams. Betty's unwavering spirit and Bob's resourcefulness drive the narrative, making it an engaging tale of youthful courage and integrity.
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