The Camp Fire Girls in the Mountains; Or, Bessie King's Strange Adventure

"he Camp Fire Girls in the Mountains; Or, Bessie King's Strange Adventure" by Jane L. Stewart is an early 20th-century adventure, focusing on the experiences of the Camp Fire Girls, and especially Bessie King. Through this story, the themes of youthful independence flourish as a group of enthusiastic girls face a mix of joyous camp life and unexpected dangers lurking outside their summer retreat. We watch the Camp Fire Girls at Long Lake start with preparations for exciting and friendly contests to then later face troubling threats. Bessie and her brave friends stand against external challenges involving kidnappers and local gypsies. The book highlights the courage and resourcefulness the girls gain as they seek to strengthen ideals of self sufficiency and grow as young women.