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Beyond the familiar Hudson River, a wider world waits on the shores of Nova Scotia.
In Evelyn Raymond's Dorothy's Travels, a young heroine leaves home to see more of the world. Her journey leads from the Hudson River in New York toward the coast of Nova Scotia. Rivers and harbors, trains and steamers give this cheerful adventure its changing scenery, while new places and people invite Dorothy to look beyond the familiar.
This is a gentle travel tale, where courage, kindness and good sense matter more than sharp edges. Dorothy stands at the heart of a story about discovery and learning something about herself along the way. The pleasure lies in following her north, sharing the sense of possibility that comes when home gives way to a wider horizon.
What you’ll discover
- A heroine on the move Follow Dorothy as she leaves familiar surroundings for new places and people.
- From river to coast Trace a journey from New York's Hudson River to the shores of Nova Scotia.
- The pleasure of travel Enjoy changing scenery shaped by rivers, harbors, trains and steamers along the route.
- Kindness and good sense Enter a gentle adventure that makes room for courage without losing its warmth.
- A wider world Share the discovery of another land, with its own coast, weather and customs.
Who will love it
You will love this book if you enjoy warm, funny adventures for young readers, old steamboats, seaside towns, and friendships that teach kindness, all told with gentle humor and a big heart.
What’s inside
The key ideas, in the 15-minute summary
- A farewell becomes an adventure
- Trust needs a careful eye
- Shared discomfort brings people closer
- A joke can leave someone out
- Bravery can be quiet
- Patience answers fear in the woods
- Worth comes from more than money
- Belonging does not depend on blood
- Small adventures reveal growing hearts
Who’s who
- Dorothy ChesterA kind, brave, music-loving girl raised by foster parents, who longs to know who her real family is.
- Molly BreckenridgeDorothy's quick-tempered, blond, merry friend from the South, who loves her father, jokes, and trouble.
- Judge Schuyler BreckenridgeMolly's warm, humorous father, a judge and singer who takes his daughter and friends to Nova Scotia.
- Aunt Lucretia HungerfordThe Judge's sister, a good-natured traveler who tries to keep the peace and puzzles over Dorothy's past.
- Miss GreatorexThe stiff, partly deaf teacher in charge of the girls, anxious to do her duty and to take notes.
- Montmorency StarkA rich, plump schoolboy who decides to find out what he is worth without his father's money.
- Melvin CookA shy young bugler from Yarmouth who fears the sea, loves his mother, and wants a place in the world.
- Alfaretta BabcockDorothy's plainspoken mountain friend, who longs to see the world and cannot say goodbye.
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Dorothy's Travels
by Evelyn Raymond · 1908
Dorothy's Hudson to Nova Scotia trip nearly stalls in New York over two lost purses and her chase of a suspected thief.
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“When you’re lost, stay right where you are until somebody comes and finds you.”
In short
A steamer whistle blows on the Hudson River, and a girl with four cents in her purse decides to come along for the ride. That is how Dorothy's Travels begins, with Alfaretta Babcock scrambling aboard the Mary Powell to wave goodbye a little longer.
Dorothy's Travels at a glance
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- About 4 h 5 min3 h 15 min fast, 4 h 50 min slow
- Length
- 57,800 words
- Library level
- Medium longer sentences, everyday words
- First published
- 1908by Evelyn Raymond
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From the 15-minute summary · Key idea 1
A small act of love begins the trip
The story opens at a Hudson River dock on a summer morning. Dorothy is about to sail toward New York, and then Nova Scotia, where she will grow strong for another school year. Her friend Alfaretta has come just to wave. At the last second she cannot bear to let Dorothy go, so she stays aboard.
Alfaretta has only four cents in her purse, and the fare is fifteen. She is sure the captain will drop her into the river. Dorothy runs to ask Miss Greatorex for money. The teacher is partly deaf and guards the girls' purses on strict orders. Dorothy snatches both purses without asking, which is generous but careless.
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Raymond, Evelyn. Dorothy's Travels. Library of Alexandria, 2026, libraryofalexandria.com/products/dorothys-travels.
Raymond, E. (2026). Dorothy's travels. Library of Alexandria. https://libraryofalexandria.com/products/dorothys-travels (Original work published 1908)
Raymond, Evelyn. Dorothy's Travels. Library of Alexandria, 2026. https://libraryofalexandria.com/products/dorothys-travels.
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What is Dorothy's Travels about?
It follows Dorothy Chester on a summer trip from the Hudson River to Nova Scotia with her friend Molly, the Judge, Aunt Lucretia, and a teacher. Lost purses, fog, ox carts, a sailboat, and a farm all fill the journey.
Who is Dorothy Chester in this book?
She is a brown-eyed girl from the Rhinelander Academy who was left on a doorstep as a baby and raised by a loving couple. She plays the violin, loves flowers, and wonders who her real parents were.
Do I need to read the earlier Dorothy books first?
No. The author briefly explains who Dorothy is and what happened at the Academy, so a new reader can follow along easily. Short chapters and clear scenes make it simple to pick up.
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