No christian novel series has elicited as much controversy as the infamous elsie dinsmore series by martha finley. Best sellers todays deals new releases books electronics. Elsies children by martha finley, published by dodd meade, 1905. Elsie on the hudson by martha finley, paperback barnes. April 26, 1828 january 30, 1909 was an american teacher and author of numerous works for children, the best known being the 28volume elsie dinsmore series which was published over a span of 38 years. Maps and travel literature nineteenth century collections online. Her presbyterian upbringing was the source of inspiration for her lifes work, piety, filial love and obedience main themes, especially in the elsie books. Elsie is an eightyearold girl who has been living with her paternal grandfather, his second wife elsies stepgrandmother, and their six children. Antique set of 4 elsie dinsmore books by martha finley ebay. Elsie dinsmore martha finley full audiobook youtube.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Elsie dinsmore by martha finley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In the 21st century, they provide a fascinating glimpse of the thought processes and beliefs of a longgone generation, pre and post civil war. Elsies holiday at roselands by martha finley, published by dodd meade, 1898. Dinsmore, elsie fictitious character juvenile fiction subject. Hibbard publications is dedicated to bringing martha finley s 28 books in dodd meads originally published series of the elsie books to a new generation of young readers. No doubt they will, said grandma elsie, both as christians and as warm friends of evelyn.
Christmas with grandma elsie gutenberg text finley, martha, 18281909. Lot of 10 level 1rlready toi can readstep into readinglearn read books. Now a new generation will experience delight as they follow. In this first volume in the original elsie dinsmore series, sweet. Mildred and elsie by martha finley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Martha finley when they were published in the 1800s, finleys stories rivaled louisa may alcotts little women. Martha finley 18281909 who sometimes wrote under the pseudonym martha farquharson, was the author of black steve 1865, elsie dinsmore 1867, casella 1869, holidays at roselands 1873, elsies girlhood 1873, elsies womanhood 1875, elsies motherhood 1876, elsies children 1877, grandmother elsie 1882, elsies new relations 1883, elsie. You will travel with elsie dinsmore through her childhood, marriage, and womanhood and meet her children and grandchildren. Elsie dinsmore by martha finley, published by donohue, inscribed 1916, binding broken.
Elsie dinsmore by martha finley free ebook project gutenberg. Adapted from the 19th century novels by martha finley, elsies true love is a story sure to thrill everyone who believes in the power of love. The project gutenberg ebook of mildred and elsie, by martha. She marries her fathers old friend, edward travilla, and together start a family. Elsie at ion, book 19 by martha finley, paperback barnes. About the author mission city press is a christian. Through them she learns to trust god with everything, and rely on him to fulfill her every need. Martha finley audio books, best sellers, author bio. Elsie on the hudson and elsewhere by martha finley martha finley april 26, 1828 january 30, 1909 was a teacher and author of numerous works, the most well known being the 28 volume elsie.
Elsie s holiday at roselands by martha finley, published by dodd meade, 1898. Elsie at nantucket, book 10 by martha finley, paperback. They will speak to the hearts of girls and young women as much today as they did when first published in the late 1800s. Martha finley april 26, 1828 january 30, 1909 was a teacher and author of numerous works, the most well known being the 28 volume elsie dinsmore series which was published over a span of 38 years.
See the complete elsie dinsmore series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Martha finley books list of books by author martha finley. Browse martha finleys bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Oct 21, 2009 martha finley 18281909, the daughter of a presbyterian minister, was a school teacher and author of numerous articles, essays, and books, the most wellknown being the 28 volumes of her elsie dinsmore series. May 11, 2007 my elsie dinsmore book, by martha finley, has an 1896. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Finley wrote many of her books under the pseudonym martha farquharson. Download m4b 203mb download cover art download cd case insert. Martha finley has 128 books on goodreads with 37162 ratings. Martha finley april 26, 1828 january 30, 1909was a teacher and author of numerous works, the most well known being the 28 volume elsie dinsmore series which was published over a span of 38 years. Martha finley 18281909 elsie, young and motherless, has never met her father and is being raised by her fathers family. Elsie dinsmore by martha finley free at loyal books. Martha finley author of the beloved elsie dinsmore series.
Elsie s children by martha finley, published by dodd meade, 1905. Elsie and her family endure several difficult trials through out her life. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Martha finley finley, martha used books, rare books and new books. Elsie at the worlds fair by martha finley, author of. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
Martha finley 18281909, the daughter of a presbyterian minister, was a school teacher and author of numerous articles, essays, and books, the most. Martha finley 18281909, american teacher and author wrote the elsie dinsmore 1867 series. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Her books tend to be sentimental, with a strong emphasis on religious belief. The original elsie classics by martha finley are some of the best books i have ever read. Elsie dinsmore collection, volumes 16 by martha finley.
A sequel to elsie dinsmore, elsie s girlhood, and several more. A sequel to elsie dinsmore, elsies girlhood, and several more. Finley was a simple yet elegant woman who lived a quiet life, and there are few known details. Martha finleys elsie dinsmore books in order fantastic fiction. Elsie at home by finley, martha and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Referenced in jo of the chalet school, this is the first of the much maligned elsie books. Due to her christian principles and unwavering desirer to spur people on to jesus, her literature has been widely ignored. Collect the entire set of elsie dinsmore books with this 28 volume set. See all books authored by martha finley, including elsie dinsmore, and millies courageous days, and more on.
Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Elsie books elsie books nineteenth century collections online. Originally written under the pseudonym martha farquharson gaelic for finley, the series lasted for 28 volumes, published over a period of 38 years. Martha finley is an author of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Book 1 online resource 259 pages, 2 unnumbered leaves of plates. The elsie dinsmore book series by martha finley includes books elsie dinsmore, holidays at roselands. Lot four elsie dinsmore books martha finley womanhood widowhood winter holiday. Elsie dinsmore elsie dinsmore collection more editions of elsie dinsmore elsie dinsmore collection. As a strong christian, she has many trials within the unbelieving family. Elsie on the hudson and elsewhere by martha finley martha finley april 26, 1828 january 30, 1909 was a teacher and author of numerous works, the most well known being the 28 volume elsie dinsmore series which was published over a span of 38 years.
Martha finley is best known for her elsie dinsmore series, melodramatic and sentimental fiction focusing on elsie s trials and the solace offered her by her religious beliefs. Martha finleys elsie dinsmore novels were tremendously popular in the 19th century. Written by martha finley, an unmarried teacher of the. James brown finley and his wife and cousin maria theresa brown finley, she was born on april 26, 1828. When they were published in the 1800s, finley s stories rivaled louisa may alcotts little women. Elsie dinsmore is a childrens book series written by martha finley 18281909 between 1867 and 1905. Martha finley finley, martha, 18281909 a wikipedia article about this author is available finley, martha, 18281909. Martha finley 1828 1909 mildred returns home from visiting her mothers relatives. Elsie s endless wait millies unsettled season violets hidden doubts laylies daring quest, elsie. It features the rather toogoodtobetrue elsie, who is brought up with her aunts and uncles of similar.
Turning to writing stories for young people as a means of supporting herself after a serious injury, finley sold more books than any other childrens author. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. Antique lot 3 elsie dinsmore books martha finley 1800s embossed hard cover 1899. Elsie s holiday at roselands the original elsie dinsmore collection by finley, martha and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Her life is not all sunshine and roses, but she is secure in the love of the lord and her family. The fourth book in the elsie dinsmore series, elsie grows into a young woman.
Elsie dinsmore complete collection 28 volumes by martha finley. This is a pre1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. My elsie dinsmore book, by martha finley, has an 1896. When they were published in the 1800s, finleys stories rivaled louisa may alcotts little women. She is best known for her series of 28 books about elsie. Elsie dinsmore, first edition abebooks passion for books. Although the facts of finley s life are vague, we do know she was born in ohio in 1828 and lived in indiana and pennsylvania. For over forty years she sold more books than any other juvenile author, besides louisa may alcott. Isbn 9780899663326 9780899663326 lightyear pr, 1983. Martha finley s elsie dinsmore novels were tremendously popular in the 19th century. Elsie dinsmore a life of faith book set 15 martha finley vg condition christian. Henry and thomas pynchon both mocked it, organizations like the now defunct vision forum promote it, many christian readers think its evil or at the least unsettling, and among homeschoolers its currently enjoying a renaissance.
Written by martha finley, an unmarried teacher of the last century, these. They were intended to be wholesome, moralsfilled reading for the young people of the victorian era. In the third book of martha finley s muchloved elsie dinsmore series, elsie s life is traced from the tender age of 12 or to the mature age of 21. Now a new generation will experience delight as they follow elsie from girlhood through womanhood. Elsie dinsmore, first edition abebooks shop for books.
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