Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
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.
Her father was in Europe until she was almost eight years old as the first book begins. The first Elsie books deal with a constant moral conflict between Christian principles and familial loyalty.
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.
Enter the world of Elsie Dinsmore!
Following their honeymoons, Lucilla and Evelyn set up housekeeping with their husbands, Chester and Max in a new shared home, Sunnyside.
Covers feature custom illustrations. Elsie's Girlhood, Book 3: Elsie's father remarries, giving her a mother she adores-and a brother and sister. But not everybody has the young woman's best interests in mind!
The story of the next generation of the Travilla family is continued in Hendrickson Publisher's exclusive reprints of original editions. Each book features a new custom cover illustration.
Covers feature custom illustrations. Elsie's Womanhood, Book 4: A grown-up Elsie meets her wealthy Aunt Stanhope-and another relative with more diabolical plans. Can faith find the truth before dreams are shattered?
Covers feature custom illustrations. Elsie's Children, Book 6: Pleasant times and new babies are mixed with dark secrets and deep sorrow. Will Elsie be strong in the Lord?
While Max adjusts to life at the Naval Academy, his family continues their journey in The Dolphin.