Elsie's Vacation and After Events by Martha Finley
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| Author | Finley, Martha, 1828-1909 |
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| Title | Elsie's Vacation and After Events |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Suzanne Lybarger, Brian Janes, Emmy, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Elsie's Vacation and After Events" by Martha Finley is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around the character of Elsie, who is on a family vacation that involves various adventures and poignant moments, particularly focusing on themes of familial love and childhood. The story also touches on issues of personal development, morality, and the bonds between siblings and parents. The opening of "Elsie's Vacation and After Events" introduces Captain Raymond, who is reflecting on parting from his eldest son Max, which casts a shadow over the family's joyful vacation. As the narrative unfolds, the emotional depth of the daughters, particularly Lulu and Gracie, is revealed through their heartfelt discussions about Max’s absence and their father’s comforting presence. The story sets the stage for a journey on the yacht "Dolphin", against a backdrop of family dynamics that intertwine joy and melancholy as they embark on an adventure that promises to engage young readers with its themes of love, loss, and the importance of maintaining familial connections. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Vacations -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sisters -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Dinsmore, Elsie (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18058 |
| Release Date | Mar 27, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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