Elsie, young and motherless, has never met her father and is being raised by her fathers family. In the third book of martha finleys muchloved elsie dinsmore series, elsies life is traced from the tender age of 12 or to the mature age of 21. Through them she learns to trust god with everything, and rely on him to fulfill her every need. Oct 21, 2009 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. Elsie dinsmore is an endearing 8yearold girl with several bewildering problems. Not only do the elsie books fit under this trope, but everything penned by original author martha finley fits under sunday school literature. See the complete elsie dinsmore series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Martha finley was born in 1828 in chillicothe, ohio.
From the publisher hibbard publications is dedicated to bringing martha finleys 28 books in dodd meads originally published series of the elsie books to a new generation of. These were her main themes, especially in the elsie books. Finley was a simple yet elegant woman who lived a quiet life. Dinsmore, elsie fictitious character juvenile fiction subject. The popularity of elsie dinsmore led martha finley to write a total of 28 books in the series.
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Isbn 9781490905785 9781490905785 softcover, createspace independent publishing platform, 20. Originally written under the pseudonym martha farquharson gaelic for finley, the series lasted for 28 volumes, published over a period of 38 years. Turning to writing stories for young people as a means of supporting herself after a serious injury, finley sold more books than any other childrens author of her day, with the. 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. Her presbyterian upbringing was the source of inspiration for her lifes work, piety, filial love and obedience.
Martha finley books list of books by author martha finley. Elsie is an eightyearold girl who has been living with her paternal grandfather, his second wife elsies stepgrandmother, and their six children. Due to her christian principles and unwavering desirer to spur people on to jesus, her literature has been widely ignored. Martha finley has 128 books on goodreads with 37162 ratings. Now a new generation will experience delight as they follow elsie from girlhood through womanhood. Written by martha finley, an unmarried teacher of the last century, these novels proved to be. Elsie dinsmore, book 1 by martha finley booksamillion. Elsie dinsmore collection, volumes 16 by martha finley. Elsie dinsmore books lot of 4 books by martha finley books dear elsie book books are each 8.
Martha finley s elsie dinsmore novels were tremendously popular in the 19th century. Martha finley in the third book of martha finley s muchloved elsie dinsmore series, elsie s life is traced from the tender age of 12 or to the mature age of 21. No christian novel series has elicited as much controversy as the infamous elsie dinsmore series by martha finley. 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. She is best known for her series of 28 books about elsie dinsmore, published between 1866 and 1934. My elsie dinsmore book, by martha finley, has an 1896.
Lot of elsie dinsmore books by martha finley books. Martha finleys elsie dinsmore novels were tremendously popular in the 19th century. Make offer martha finley collection mildred keith elsie dinsmore 15 books in all. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. In the 21st century, they provide a fascinating glimpse of the thought processes and beliefs of a longgone generation, pre and post civil war. Martha finley was a remarkable woman whose quiet christian life has influenced many. Jan 01, 2006 listen to elsie dinsmore audiobook by martha finley.
Turning to writing stories for young people as a means of supporting herself after a serious injury, finley sold more books than any. She has never known her mother, who died when elsie was a baby, and she longs for a close, loving relationship with her father. Elsie and her family endure several difficult trials through out her life. Elsie dinsmore, volume 1 by martha finley, paperback. Although the facts of finleys life are vague, we do know she was born in ohio in 1828 and lived in indiana and pennsylvania. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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.
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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. Very rare first edition of elsie dinsmore oct 07, 2010. 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. Librivox recording of elsie dinsmore, by martha finley. As a strong christian, she has many trials within the unbelieving family. Martha finley 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. 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. Elsies girlhood a sequel to elsie dinsmore and elsies holidays at roselands language. Collect the entire set of elsie dinsmore books with this 28 volume set. Elsies girlhood by martha finley free at loyal books. 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. This post was written by indiana collection supervisor monique howell.
You will travel with elsie dinsmore through her childhood, marriage, and womanhood and meet her children and grandchildren. A teacher by profession, her writing career began wih sunday school stories for children. The elsie dinsmore book series by martha finley includes books elsie dinsmore, holidays at roselands. They were intended to be wholesome, moralsfilled reading for the young people of the victorian era. May 11, 2007 my elsie dinsmore book, by martha finley, has an 1896. A life of faith series is an adaptation of the bestselling 19th century elsie dinsmore novels written by martha finley. Read elsie dinsmore by martha finley available from rakuten kobo. Elsie dinsmore complete collection 28 volumes by martha finley. For over forty years she sold more books than any other juvenile author, besides louisa may alcott. Elsie dinsmore by martha finley free at loyal books. Martha finley 1828 1909 elsie, young and motherless, has never met her father and is being raised by her fathers family. Elsies holiday at roselands the original elsie dinsmore collection by martha finley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Martha finley author of the beloved elsie dinsmore series.
Listen to elsie dinsmore audiobook by martha finley. Finley wrote many of her books under the pseudonym martha farquharson. When they were published in the 1800s, finleys stories rivaled louisa may alcotts little women. Her books tend to be sentimental, with a strong emphasis. She lived in circleville, ohio south bend, indiana and finally phoenixville, pennsylvania. 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. Martha finley finley, martha used books, rare books and new books. Although the facts of finley s life are vague, we do know she was born in ohio in 1828 and lived in indiana and pennsylvania. In the 21st century, they provide a fascinating glimpse of the thought processes and beliefs of a longgone generation, pre.
Finley was a simple yet elegant woman who lived a quiet life, and there are few known details of it. The elsie books a burt book elsie books, martha finley may g. Written by martha finley, an unmarried teacher of the last century, these novels proved to be a. A sequel to elsie dinsmore, elsies girlhood, and several more. Martha finley 18281909, american teacher and author wrote the elsie dinsmore 1867 series. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Her life is not all sunshine and roses, but she is secure in the love of the lord and her family. Elsie s holiday at roselands the original elsie dinsmore collection by martha finley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A sequel to elsie dinsmore, elsie s girlhood, and several more. Martha finley is an author of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Martha finley 18281909, american teacher and author, wrote the elsie dinsmore series.
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