Evelyn Raymond (1843-1910), was the author of a number of series of stories for American girls. She was one of the most popular writers of fiction for girls reading at the beginning of the twentieth century. Her works include: Dorothy (also known as Dorothy Chester: The Haps and Mishaps of a Foundling) (1907), Dorothy's Schooling (1907), Dorothy at Skyrie (1907), Dorothy's Travels (1908), Dorothy's House Party (1908), Dorothy in California (1909), Dorothy on a Ranch (1909), Dorothy's House Boat (also known as Dorothy on a House Boat) (1909), Dorothy at Oak Knowe (1910), Dorothy's Triumph (1911), Dorothy's Tour (1912) and Reels and Spindles: A Story of Mill Life.