

Penned from the mid-nineteenth through the early twentieth centuries, Martha Finley's original Elsie Dinsmore books were the most popular books for young girls of their time. The first title of the series, Elsie Dinsmore, was painstakingly written over several years, and when...




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""Elsie in the South"" is a novel by Martha Finley, originally published in 1899. It is the 24th book in the popular ""Elsie Dinsmore"" series, which follows the life of Elsie as she grows up and faces challenges and adventures. In this installment, Elsie travels to the southern...

Elsie In The South is a novel written by Martha Finley and first published in 1899. It is part of the Elsie Dinsmore series, which follows the life of a young girl named Elsie and her family. In this installment, Elsie travels to the South with her father, Horace, and her stepmother,...


Reproduction of the original: Elsie in the South by Martha Finley


Reproduction of the original: Elsie in the South by Martha Finley

Elsie in the South

Elsie in the South


"Elsie in the South" from Martha Finley. Teacher and author (1828-1909).

"More stories of faith, family, and fun in the ongoing Elsie Dinsmore series"Enter the world of Elsie Dinsmore! Christian values, innocent romance, family fun, and lasting lessons have captivated generations of girls eager to follow Elsie's life from childhood to motherhood and...



"What a storm there will be no going out to-day even for the early stroll about the grounds with papa," sighed Lucilla Raymond one December morning, as she lay for a moment listening to the dash of rain and sleet against her bedroom windows. "Ah, well I must not fret, knowing...

Elsie in the South by Martha Finley is a heartwarming and morally rich installment in the beloved Elsie Dinsmore series. Set against the backdrop of the post-Civil War South, this novel continues to follow the life of Elsie Dinsmore as she navigates the complexities...



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