Project Gutenberg 2010-04-28 Public domain in the USA. 42 Finley, Martha 1828 1909 Farquharson, Martha Cousin Martha Elsie on the Hudson Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Elsie on the Hudson" by Martha Finley is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows the young mistress of Crag Cottage, Lucilla, and her family as they embark on adventures along the picturesque Hudson River, while intertwining themes of history and patriotism, particularly focusing on significant events from the Revolutionary War. The engaging familial relationships and interactions among the characters suggest a storyline centered around both personal growth and broader historical appreciation. The opening of the story introduces readers to the idyllic setting of Crag Cottage, where Lucilla and her father, Captain Raymond, eagerly anticipate the arrival of their yacht, the "Dolphin". The morning unfolds with charming conversations about the beauty of their surroundings and plans for the day, including visits to historic sites along the Hudson. As they explore the area, discussions arise regarding important Revolutionary events and figures that shaped the nation, enhancing their journey with rich historical context. The interactions between the characters and their joy in discovering their heritage signal both an emotional depth and an educational journey through American history, captivating readers who appreciate family dynamics interwoven with learning. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Children's stories Christian fiction Courtship -- Juvenile fiction Dinsmore, Elsie (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal Browsing: Fiction 400149 399934 2024-11-13T14:06:04.595927 2023-09-14T07:21:44.875279 text/html text/html 400142 399927 2024-11-13T14:06:04.878887 2023-09-14T07:21:45.034332 text/html text/html 205381 2024-11-13T14:06:11.838868 application/epub+zip 211576 2024-11-13T14:06:06.801864 application/epub+zip 211578 2024-11-13T14:06:05.592935 application/epub+zip 391342 2024-11-13T14:06:15.746880 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 363331 2024-11-13T14:06:11.089877 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 337850 2022-09-14T16:40:09.360790 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 359870 359706 2024-11-13T14:06:04.107946 2023-09-14T07:21:44.562274 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 359679 2021-01-06T13:36:12 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 132785 2021-01-06T13:36:12 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 359670 2021-01-06T13:36:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 132765 2021-01-06T13:36:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 22332 2024-11-13T14:06:15.883803 application/rdf+xml 12467 2024-11-13T14:06:06.147900 image/jpeg 3270 2024-11-13T14:06:05.868874 image/jpeg 201807 2024-11-13T14:06:04.914863 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog 19th Century Girls' Series en.wikipedia