My first chapter focuses on the elsie dinsmore series. The girl is therefore faced with more heartache than shed ever dreamed possible, and martha finley leaves this little hint at the very beginning of the book as. Elsies holidays at roselands the original elsie dinsmore collection book 2. Before her father comes back she becomes good friends with rose allison, with whom she studies the bible. Enter the world of elsie dinsmore these nineteenthcentury fictional chronicles of a beautiful young heiress in the civil war south have captivated generations of 10 to 14yearold readers eager to follow elsie s life from childhood to motherhood and beyond. Family life southern states juvenile fiction subject.
Books 19 through 28 are being reintroduced in the spring of 2001, largely intact with only slight editorial changes to improve readability or to remove antiquated language or expressions. Martha finley is best known for her elsie dinsmore series, melodramatic and sentimental fiction focusing on elsies trials and the solace offered her by her religious beliefs. Books 1923 chronicle the adventures of elsies whole family. Originally written under the pseudonym martha farquharson gaelic for finley, the series lasted for 28 volumes, published over a period of 38 years. She is best known for her series of 28 books about elsie dinsmore, published between 1866 and 1934. May 11, 2007 my elsie dinsmore book, by martha finley, has an 1896. And there are 27 more elsie books to follow, in which elsie will have a happy, though very eventful life especially when she is attacked by the ku klux klan in a later book, elsies motherhood. She begs him to read the bible with her to become a christian but his heart is hardened. Elsie dinsmore outsold every juvenile book of the era, with the exception of little women. Elsie and the raymonds elsie dinsmore, book 15 by martha finley. The really strange thing is i knew i hated these books as i continued to read them. Elsie dinsmore is the story of a young southern heiress in the precivil war south. Elsie dinsmore is an endearing eightyearold girl who is very unhappy living at her uncles southern plantation. As a strong christian, she has many trials within the unbelieving family.
The young girl learns to depend wholly upon her faith in her heavenly father. Elsie dinsmore by martha finley free at loyal books. She cries a lot but those who had a bad childhood will easily sympathise with this. In this sequel to elsie dinsmore, we meet again with our little heroine, elsie, who, though assured that her father is not interested in miss stevens in the way she feared, is still sorely bereaved that her father does not love jesus. She lives with her grandfather, his second wife, and their children, a couple of whom are younger than she is. A sequel to elsie dinsmore, elsies girlhood, and several more.
It was so exciting, so wonderfully written, and i felt so much like i had jumped right into the book. Elsie and edward are soon to experience the joys as well as the heartaches of parenthood as their four little children are born into a country about to be embroiled in a civil war. She also lives with her extended family, where they emotionally abusebully poor elsie, who bears all things with a patient and meek spirit. Elsie dinsmore classics of childrens literature, 16211932 book 1 of elsie bks, martha finley book 1 of the original elsie classics, book one, martha finley. The bible commands children to obey their parents ephesians 6.
Elsie dinsmore, book 1 living at her uncles plantation, our heroine is criticized harshly by. In 1868, the new york firm of dodd mead released the first elsie book, elsie dinsmore, becoming an instant bestseller. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. The common knowledge section now includes a series field. Elsie dinsmore is a thoroughly christian book and an evangelical one. You will travel with elsie dinsmore through her childhood, marriage, and womanhood and meet her children and grandchildren. When they were published in the 1800s, finleys stories rivaled louisa may alcotts little women. Elsie dinsmore series in order martha finley fictiondb. Elsie dinsmorepart one why i am even writing this in the first place. 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. See the complete elsie dinsmore series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Encourage the next generation of children to discover elsie dinsmore. Elsie dinsmore is an endearing 8yearold girl with several bewildering problems. Now a new generation will experience delight as they follow elsie from girlhood through womanhood.
Her greatest comforts are her faith and her mammy, chloe. A teacher by profession, her writing career began with sunday school stories for children. Elsie in the south, elsie s young folks, elsie s winter trip, elsie and her loved ones, elsie and her namesakes. On sale, vintage book, elsie dinsmore, martha finely, antique book, decorative book, classic literature, american fiction, american classic vinjie 4. Martha finleys twentyeight elsie dinsmore novels, published between 1867 and 1905, have vanished so far. The eighteeninch elsie dinsmore, dressed in antebellum finery, holds a miniature bible. She has never known her mother, and her relationship with her father is filled with misunderstanding and tears. In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. A life of faith series is an adaptation of the bestselling 19th century elsie dinsmore novels written by martha finley. My elsie dinsmore book, by martha finley, has an 1896. Elsie dinsmore complete collection 28 volumes by martha finley. I loved the elsie dinsmore, ed, books when i was younger. This series was adapted and abridged from the original elsie dinsmore series and published by zondervanmission city press in 1999.
Mar 17, 2019 i read several not all, mercifully of the original elsie dinsmore books when i was pretty young, like probably anywhere from six to eleven. Elsie dinsmore, antique childrens book, elsie dinsmore series by martha finley, m. Elsie dinsmore was 8 when the story begins, an heiress. I read several not all, mercifully of the original elsie dinsmore books when i was pretty young, like probably anywhere from six to eleven. Her mother was dead, and her father abroad, and she was living with relations in the big house on a plantation which we learn in later books is in virginia. These nineteenthcentury fictional chronicles of a beautiful young heiress in the civil war south have captivated generations of 10 to 14 yearold readers eager to follow elsie s life from childhood to motherhood and beyond. Elsie is illprepared to fit in it at her uncles mansion, roselands. Peter the apostle found the epistles to be hard to understand in some places 2 peter 3. We meet her in the overlyromanticized utopia of the precivil war era, as a. The complete series list for elsie dinsmore martha finley. Acts 15, how could any of us let alone an 8year old nearly 2,000 years later interpret it properly. My mom handed the book to me and said, here, this is for you. Her father, horace dinsmore, secretly married her mother when they were teenagers, and when his father found out, he sent horace to europe.
Very rare first edition of elsie dinsmore oct 07, 2010. There has been almost no character in american juvenile fiction. 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. Elsie dinsmore collection, volumes 16 by martha finley. Elsie dinsmore part one why i am even writing this in the first place. To create a series or add a work to it, go to a work page. Elsies womanhood is the fourth book in the original, unabridged nineteenth century martha finley classic, the elsie dinsmore series. She begs with tears to be allowed to wait until the next day to read the book, but her papa sternly and severely bids her to do as he commands. Collect the entire set of elsie dinsmore books with this 28 volume set. You will find it much more comfortable to read on your deviceapp. The successful series, the elsie books, was launched, making finley one of the most renowned childrens writers of her time, with book sales second only to louisa may alcott.
Her father was in europe until she was almost eight years old as the first book begins. Jun 03, 2019 on a sunday morning, horace dinsmore bids his daughter to read a book that, according to her christian virtues and her tender conscience, elsie views unfit for the sabbath. In 1868, her novel elsie dinsmore was published and became the publishers bestselling book that year, spawning a series that sold millions of copies at home and abroad. Elsie dinsmore complete set of 12 hardcovers martha finley ebay. She has never known her mother, who died when elsie was a baby, and she longs for a close, loving relationship with her father. Christian values, innocent romance, family fun, and lasting lessons have captivated generations of girls eager to follow elsies life from childhood to motherhood and beyond. Elsie at home more stories of faith, family, and fun in the ongoing elsie dinsmore series. Elsie dinsmore original elsie classics original elsie.
A sequel to elsie dinsmore, elsie s girlhood, and several more. These nineteenthcentury fictional chronicles of a beautiful young heiress in the civil war south have captivated generations of 10 to 14yearold readers eager to follow elsie s life from childhood to motherhood and beyond. These nineteenthcentury fictional chronicles of a beautiful young heiress in the civil war south have captivated generations of 10 to 14yearold readers eager to follow elsies life from childhood to motherhood and beyond. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. Elsie dinsmore is a childrens book series written by martha finley 18281909 between 1867 and 1905. Although the facts of finleys life are vague, we do know she was born in ohio in 1828 and lived in indiana and pennsylvania.
Elsies mother died soon after giving birth to her, leaving her in the care of her grandfather. Miss day, the governess, is unfair to her, and only chloe, her black mammy nurse, shows her love. I attribute this to the fact that, unfortunately, the. Elsie in the south, elsies young folks, elsies winter trip, elsie and her loved ones, elsie and her namesakes. In this first volume in the original elsie dinsmore series, sweet, motherless eightyearold elsie struggles with several bewildering problems. In it was the first book of the elsie dinsmore collection. By elsie dinsmore is a childrens book series written by martha finley 18281909 between 1867 and 1905. This is a pre1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Spiritual independence in finleys elsie dinsmore series, alcotts. An adapted version has been published, but it leaves out several of the most important facts and details. Elsie dinsmore complete collection 28 volumes christian book. And there are 27 more elsie books to follow, in which elsie will have a happy, though very eventful life especially when she is attacked by the ku klux klan in a later book, elsie s motherhood. Elsie dinsmore by martha finley audiobook download. The plot of the second book, elsies holidays at roselands, revolves.
We are republishing these classic works in affordable. As elsie learns to handle her problems, she begins to learn more about herself and to depend on her faith in her heavenly father for the peace and happiness she seeks. Sep 29, 2014 elsie dinsmore is a 28book series written in the late 1800s by southern authoress martha finley, capturing the life of 8yearold elsie who is oddly more upright and solid in her christian faith than nearly any other adult character portrayed in the series. Written by martha finley, an unmarried teacher of the last century, these novels proved to be a means of conveying her deep love for christ jesus. Elsie is very virtuous despite all her sufferings, because of her relationship with god. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Elsie dinsmore and millions of other books are available for instant access. Enter the world of elsie dinsmore these nineteenthcentury fictional chronicles of a beautiful young heiress in the civil war south have captivated generations of 10 to 14yearold readers eager to follow elsies life from childhood to motherhood and beyond. Facing cruelty from cousins, teacher, and father, elsie charms visitors, including miss allison and mr. Dinsmore, elsie fictitious character juvenile fiction subject. I attribute this to the fact that, unfortunately, the books are actually rather wellwritten. Elsie dinsmore 12 hardcover book series by martha finley mantle ministries. Like eva, semiorphaned, a pious biblereader, elsie always dresses.
Librivox recording of elsie dinsmore, by martha finley. In the elsie books elsies father, horace dinsmore, moves authoritatively into the feminine domestic sphere. The first book in the series was published in 1867 and the last book that i will discuss was published in. The language has been somewhat modernized and some scenes have been toned down. No christian novel series has elicited as much controversy as the infamous elsie dinsmore series by martha finley. An unusually nice copy of a book that is rarely encountered in the dust jacket. In its pages, he comes to a knowledge of jesus who died for him. Elsie dinsmore is a rich heiress who happens to be a devoted christian. Elsie, young and motherless, has never met her father and is being raised by her fathers family.
I thanked her, curled up on our recliner, and started reading. Besides updated, modern language, these editions have a stronger christian message, added historical information, a family tree, and other new features designed to enhance the books. Edward and zoe travilla bring their twins to grandma elsies 50th birthday party. Though we have made best efforts the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the. More information about this seller contact this seller 15. In the last few years, as i have made some new friends and started to actually talk to my friends about what they thought about things i was surprised by all the criticism, and mockery of ed. When horace thinks that she has died he finds her bible which she has left to him the bible which he knows had belonged to elsies mother.
Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Elsie dinsmore martha finley audiobook and ebook all. And the gospel message is presented multiple times as elsie witnesses to those in her life.