Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read elsie dinsmore. Penned from the midnineteenth through the early twentieth centuries, martha finleys original elsie dinsmore books were the most popular books for young girls of their time. 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. 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. Dinsmore, elsie fictitious character juvenile fiction subject. Through them she learns to trust god with everything, and rely on him to fulfill her every need. Find great deals on ebay for elsie dinsmore series. No christian novel series has elicited as much controversy as the infamous elsie dinsmore series by martha finley.
On the left you can see millie keith and elsie dinsmore. In 1868, the new york firm of dodd mead released the first elsie book, elsie dinsmore, becoming an instant bestseller. The spinster daughter of a presbyterian minister, miss finley devoted her life to teaching, writing and charity, writing many books besides the dinsmore series in which saintly young women figured prominently. Everything is very over done and dramatic, and alongside that is an overarching sense of selfrighteousness, both from the author and from elsie herself. Librivox recording of elsie dinsmore, by martha finley. Elsie dinsmore is a 28 book 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. We meet her in the overlyromanticized utopia of the precivil war era, as a. Functionally, i found them more like one long story than two, so i read them in. Lot of 8 life of faith elsie dinsmore books martha finley. Her greatest comforts are her faith and her mammy, chloe. Elsie is the wife of edward travilla,with whom she shares eight children.
The original, breezy point treasures, elsie dinsmore. Martha finleys elsie dinsmore books in order fantastic fiction. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. This series 28 books in all was written by martha finley and published from 18671905. Details about elsie dinsmore the original elsie classics 128 complete series martha finley. An outsider reads elsie dinsmore, part i libby anne. You will travel with elsie dinsmore through her childhood, marriage, and womanhood and meet her children and grandchildren. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Ol vintage hc book elsie dinsmore martha finley 1896 special limited edition. Elsie dinsmore elsie s holidays at roselands elsie s girlhood elsie s womanhood elsie s motherhood elsie s children elsie s widowhood grandmother elsie elsie s new relations elsie. Elsie dinsmore is a childrens book series written by martha finley 18281909 between 1867 and 1905. A sequel to elsie dinsmore, elsie s girlhood, and several more.
She has never known her mother, who died when elsie was a baby, and she longs for a close, loving relationship with her father. Life of faith millie keith and american girl kit show you how the two doll lines bodies compare. Elsie dinsmore a life of faith book set 15 martha finley vg condition christian. Finley penned the 28 original books between 1867 and 1905. The series begins when she is 7 years old in the precivil war south, and by the time of elsie s vacation, she is a mature woman. Small 8vo original blindstamped red cloth, spine gilt. Mission city press which bought the line from breezy point treasures, inc. Now a new generation will experience delight as they follow elsie from girlhood through womanhood.
Three publishers have reprinted all 28 of the original, unabridged versionsmantle ministries in hardcover, holly hallfull quart press and hendrickson in paperback. The original books have been reprinted as original elsie classics by many publishers. Whatever the reason, heres hoping their daughters and granddaughters will now be introduced to genuine godly womanhood through the biographies of women like amy carmichael, gladys aylward, betty greene, mary slessor, and their feminine role models from the. Martha finleys elsie dinsmore novels were tremendously popular in the 19th century. Collect the entire set of elsie dinsmore books with this 28 volume set. 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. Isbn 9780899663326 9780899663326 lightyear pr, 1983. Elsie dinsmore original elsie classics original elsie. Originally written under the pseudonym martha farquharson gaelic for finley, the series lasted for 28 volumes, published over a period of 38 years.
Due to values dissonance and the resultant unfortunate implications found in these novels by modern audiences, at the turn of the millennium mission city press published an adaptation of the series, a life of faith elsie dinsmore, that toned down the racism and parental abuse featured in the original texts. Elsie dinsmore was 8 when the story begins, an heiress. Elsie dinsmore, antique childrens book, elsie dinsmore series by martha finley, m. Elsie is wearing a dress by small small world that was designed for american girl. Laylie and her box click for a larger version doll line. Elsie dinsmore is an endearing 8yearold girl with several bewildering problems. By elsie dinsmore is a childrens book series written by martha finley 18281909 between 1867 and 1905. Elsie dinsmore original series childrens books wiki fandom.
Download m4b 203mb download cover art download cd case insert. Elsie is an eightyearold girl who has became a christian and abides by biblical law as taught to her by her dead mothers housekeeper and then her own nanny, chloe. Elsie dinsmore elsie dinsmore is an endearing eightyearold girl with several bewildering problems. Very rare first edition of elsie dinsmore oct 07, 2010. She is best known for her series of 28 books about elsie dinsmore, published between 1866 and 1934. The original elsie classics by martha finley are some of the best books i have ever read. The really strange thing is i knew i hated these books as i continued to read them. Martha finley audio books, best sellers, author bio.
Elsie dinsmore original series childrens books wiki. Unfollow elsie dinsmore books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Slow to recover from her bout with ague, mildred joins her uncle, arthur dinsmore, sr. And the gospel message is presented multiple times as elsie witnesses to those in her life. She grew up without her father, mostly, but when he came back they overcame any difficulties and had a better fatherdaughter. Martha finley 18281909, the daughter of a presbyterian minister, was a school teacher and author of numerous articles, essays, and books, the most. Elsie dinsmore collection, volumes 16 by martha finley. The original elsie dinsmore collection, volumes 712.
Elsie dinsmore travilla is the central character of the elsie dinsmore novels. Exceedingly rare, blanck notes having seen only two copies. Elsie and her family endure several difficult trials through out her life. A commentary on vision forums books for girls december 2, 2011.
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. Family life southern states juvenile fiction subject. Blogger against the current wrote an interesting post on vision forums books for girls today. There are four major reprints of the elsie books were aware of. Christian fiction contentsshow description elsie dinsmore was born into a wealthy southern family, though most of them didnt care for her because she was a christian. They were intended to be wholesome, moralsfilled reading for the young people of the victorian era. Elsie dinsmore part one why i am even writing this in the first place. 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. 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. Elsie dinsmore complete collection 28 timeless children classics in one premium edition is formatted for your ereader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Now a new generation will experience delight as they follow elsie. Elsie dinsmore by martha finley free at loyal books.
In the 21st century, they provide a fascinating glimpse of the thought. Elsies girlhood original elsie classics the original. I attribute this to the fact that, unfortunately, the books are actually rather wellwritten. 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. 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. Dinsmore casts elsie, her heroine, as the impossibly perfect, prim, innocentofallwrongs little christian. Referenced in jo of the chalet school, this is the first of the much maligned elsie books. I recommend it to women and girls who loved old fashioned tales. Description mildred at roselands the original mildred classics, book two. See the complete elsie dinsmore series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. It features the rather toogoodtobetrue elsie, who is brought up with her aunts and uncles of similar. Elsie dinsmore by martha finley and a great selection of related books.
Elsies holidays at roselands the original elsie dinsmore collection book 2. Elsie, young and motherless, has never met her father and is being raised by her fathers family. The first title of the series, elsie dinsmore, was painstakingly written over several years, and when it became an overnight success, her young readers demanded more of. 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. Original blue cloth, gilt, mounted color plate on front cover, spine frayed at extremities and most of the gilt has flaked off but blind stamped image remains. 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 books. I read several not all, mercifully of the original elsie dinsmore books when i was pretty young, like probably anywhere from six to eleven. As a strong christian, she has many trials within the unbelieving family. Nov 03, 2006 elsie dinsmore was 8 when the story begins, an heiress. Grandmother elsie, elsie dinsmore series by martha finley hardcover. Elsie dinsmore is a 28book series written in the late 1800 s 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. An adapted version has been published, but it leaves out several of the most important facts and details.
Jun 01, 20 it is puzzling to know why the elsie dinsmore books continue to be so revered but are being removed from the vision forum shelves. Her father, horace is a who dictates rules by which his daughter must live. May 11, 2007 she is best known for her series of 28 books about elsie dinsmore, published between 1866 and 1934. Feb 01, 2006 a sequel to elsie dinsmore and elsie s holidays at roselands language. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Elsie dinsmore the original elsie classics 128 complete. Elsies holidays at roselands the original elsie dinsmore martha finley. May 18, 20 in my blog surfing i became interested in the elsie dinsmore series, so i borrowed books 1 and 2 from the library.
Elsie s vacation is a part of a series of books about a person named elsie dinsmore. Historical childrens books elsie dinsmore indiana state library. The elsie dinsmore books must be some of the most ridiculous that i have ever read. The elsie dinsmore book series by martha finley includes books elsie dinsmore, holidays at roselands. 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. Elsies vacation the original elsie dinsmore collection. More editions of elsie dinsmore elsie dinsmore collection. Elsie dinsmore complete collection 28 volumes by martha finley. Martha finley books list of books by author martha finley. The series tells the story of a child, elsie dinsmore, born with an instinct for good and evil as defined by the puritan code. I loved the elsie dinsmore, ed, books when i was younger.