Elsie at Viamede by Martha Finley
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| Author | Finley, Martha, 1828-1909 |
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| Title | Elsie at Viamede |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by David Edwards, Emmy, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http: //www.archive.org) |
| Summary | "Elsie at Viamede" by Martha Finley is a novel written in the late 19th century that continues the saga of the beloved character, Elsie Dinsmore, as she navigates life and family matters at the scenic location of Viamede. The narrative intertwines personal experiences with historical recounts, especially centered around the War of 1812, reflecting on themes of patriotism, family, and moral development. The story primarily focuses on Elsie and her familial relationships, presenting her character growth and insights into American history. At the start of the book, the setting is introduced as a picturesque evening at Viamede, where the family gathers on the veranda after tea. Young Rosie expresses her desire to hear a historical account, leading to Captain Raymond recounting the story of Jackson's defense of New Orleans during the War of 1812. The opening details the initiations into this historical narrative, with characters engaging in a dialogue about historical figures, thereby blending the personal dynamic of the family with moments of educational storytelling. The storyline establishes not only the charm of familial interactions but also the importance of history in shaping their identities and values. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Dinsmore, Elsie (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Louisiana -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32225 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 73 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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