Elsie's Womanhood, Book 4 (Original Elsie Classics) [Mass Market Paperback]

Martha Finley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2000 | Series: Original Elsie Classics (Book 4)

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

There has been almost no character in American juvenile fiction which has attained more widespread interest and affection than "Elsie." -- Ladies Home Journal, April 1893 --This text refers to an alternate Mass Market Paperback edition.

From the Publisher

Hibbard Publications is dedicated to bringing Martha Finley's 28 books in Dodd Mead's originally published series of The Elsie Books to a new generation of young readers! Here they are, complete and unabridged. They will speak to the hearts of girls and young women as much today as they did when first published in the late 1800's. With no updating for today's reader, these classic originals give an honest view of the writing style and subjects of the nineteenth century American mind.

Martha Finley penned the adventures of Elsie Dinsmore, over more than 38 years, often using members of her own family for characterization. Truth, faith, religion, morality, and humanity are the underlying virtues woven throughout the storytelling of this extraordinary series of fiction for children.

As Miss Finley's stories evolve, Elsie Dinsmore is faced with a myriad of trials and tribulations. Elsie's devout faith and clear knowledge of Scipture enable her to persevere through each troublesome circumstance. As Elsie matures into a godly woman, so her unique family grows, adding to the lovable - and sometimes not so likeable - cast of Miss Finley's interesting characters.

In 1868, the New York firm of Dodd Mead released the first "Elsie" book, Elsie Dinsmore, becoming an instant bestseller. The successful series, The Elsie Books, was launched, making Finley one of the most renowned children's writers of her time, with book sales second only to Louisa May Alcott. By 1945, 5 million copies of volumes 1-12, alone, had been sold.

Hibbard Publications is honored to bring back this series of timeless classics, full of the family values and personal faith that are jeopardized in today's society. We hope The Elsie Books will inspire today's reader, as they have for generations, to find richer relationships with the members of their family and with the Lord. --This text refers to an alternate Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing (April 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581820674
• ISBN-13: 978-1581820676
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,016,568 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Elsie's Womanhood, February 8, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Elsie's Womanhood, Book 4 (Original Elsie Classics) (Mass Market Paperback)

Elsie marries Edward Travilla, her father's best friend. They journey to Viamede for their honeymoon, and Elsie faces danger.
They have four children, Elsie, Edward, Violet, and Harold. The Civil War erupts, but Elsie and her family(including her father's family, besides her grandpa) are in Europe. Both sides of the families are divided. Elsie is struck by sadness at the terrible losses war brings to her family.
This book was interesting. You learn alot about history, but in a way that isn't like 'Colombus saw land! They hurried to sail for it,' it doesn't go away from the characters.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful for a Christlike heart, June 27, 2000

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Rachael Thomas (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elsie's Womanhood (The Elsie Books, Volume 4) (Elsie Books (Holly Hall)) (Mass Market Paperback)

All the Elsie books are great! They are so and free from things that would make you shudder. Elsie is a godly woman and a great mother. Her view on the Civil War was one I had never heard before and was very interesting. A must read!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Childlike Faith, April 27, 2001

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Elsie's Womanhood, Book 4 (Original Elsie Classics) (Mass Market Paperback)

Elsie is now getting ready for her marrige to Edward Travilla. Four children are born to Edward and Elsie: Elsie, Edward, Violet, and Harold. Life seems as good as can be when a Civil War breaks out in her country. Facing the trials as her friends and relitives waged war on each other and brother fought brother. her faith is still a guiding light.