"As Elsie Dinsmore grows up and becomes a young woman, her family undergoes major changes. Her father, Horace Dinsmore, falls in love and marries sweet Rose allison, whom Elsie has loved since childhood. Soon two new members--Horace, Jr., and Rosebud--join the happy family. Elsie spends a summer with her eccentric Aunt Wealthy and experiences the joy of first love and the dep pain of betrayal. In an attempt to cure her broken heart, Elsie's family takes her on a tour of Europe. Upon her return--where and when she least expects it--Elsie discovers the delightful wonder of a true and enduring love."--p. [4] of cover.
Complete authorized edition. Sequel to Elsie's girlhood book 3.
It was now early in the morning, Elsie and her papa were in his room, which was in the second story and opened upon a veranda, shaded by tall trees, and overlooking a large grassy yard at the side of the building.
In the first title included in this volume, Elsie Dinsmore, eight year old Elsie's Christian faith leads to conflicts with her unbelieving family and her strict father.
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.
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.
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"As Elsie Dinsmore grows up and becomes a young woman, her family undergoes major changes.
Martha Finley (April 26, 1828 - January 30, 1909)[1] 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.
The Two Elsies
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.