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Dinsmore who is a strict and very christian man, who brings up his daughter in a loving and christian household in the southern part of the. Finley wrote many of her books under the pseudonym martha farquharson. Her presbyterian upbringing was the source of inspiration for her life s work, piety, filial love and obedience main themes, especially in the elsie books. In 1868, her novel elsie dinsmore was published and became the publisher s bestselling book that year, spawning a series that sold millions of copies at. Cover wear including creasingcurledbumped corners no notes or. Based on elsie dinsmore written by martha finley and originally published in 1868. Finley was a simple yet elegant woman who lived a quiet life, and there are few known details of it.
Martha finley 1828 1909 the seventh in the elsie dinsmore series, this book begins with the death of elsies beloved husband. Elsie s girlhood a sequel to elsie dinsmore and elsie s holidays at roselands language. She marries her fathers old friend, edward travilla, and together start a family. The complete series list for elsie dinsmore martha finley. Four children elsie, edward, violet, and haroldare born to elsie and edward, who experience the joys and heartaches of parenthood. Next, elsie befriends a nearly blind child of her former governess, and ronald once again joins the family. Next part 2 elsies girlhood a sequel to elsie dinsmore and elsies holidays at roselands by martha finley 1872 oh. This captivating story of a young girl s faith, purity of heart and simple christian devotion, became an instant american classic over a hundred years ago. The main character is elsie, a young girl with a bright personality. Buy a cheap copy of elsies endless wait, book 1 by martha finley. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Martha finley 18281909, american teacher and author wrote the elsie dinsmore 1867 series. Share in elsies quest for love from her earthly father as it leads to a mature understanding of the love of her father in heaven.
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