Download or read book Elsie and the Raymonds written by Martha Finley and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Elsie and her family--complete with newborn twin granddaughters--celebrate her fiftieth birthday, Max and Lulu and their father travel in the West, where they commemorate the Fourth of July and Lulu learns more about the value of obedience.
Download or read book Elsie and the Raymonds written by Martha Finley and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-28 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excuse me, Miss, but do you know of any lady who wants a seamstress asked a timid, hesitating voice.Lulu Raymond was the person addressed. She and Max bad just alighted from the Wood~ burn family carriage - having been given per mission to do a little shopping together - and she had paused upon the pavement for a moment to look after it as it rolled away down the street with her father, who had some business matters to attend to in the city that afternoon, and had appointed a time and place for picking the chil dren up again to carry them home.Tastefully, attired, rosy, and bright with health and happiness, Lulu's appearance was in strange contrast to that of the shabbily dressed girl, with pale, pinched features that wore an expression of patient suffering, who stood by her side
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Download or read book Elsie and the Raymonds written by Martha Finley and published by Theclassics.Us. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1889 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XVm. Mb. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that "the captain's young folks" should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied. Also he thought it would be a fine thing to give them an agreeable surprise. He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze fromevery public building. "Oh, it's the Fourth, the glorious Fourth ! '* cried Lulu, springing out of bed and running to her window. "It's a lovely day, too; and there are flags flying. Papa," she called, "is it tooearly for me to get up?" "No," he answered, "not if you wish to j "ax and I are going to rise now. You may close your door and dress yourself for the day." She made haste with her toilet, arraying herself in white, which she considered the most suitable thing for the "glorious Fourth," and adding one of her badges to her adornment. Her father smiled approval when she came to him for the usual good-morning caress. "My little girl looks sweet and pure in papa's partial eyes," he said. "It's nice to have you look at me with that kind of eyes, you dear papa," she returned, giving him a vigorous hug, and laughing merrily. "I think it's with that kind of eyes papa looks at all his children," remarked Max, " and I believe it is for our happiness and his, too." "Very true, my son," rejoined the captain. Lulu was full of pleasurable excitement. "Papa, do you know if all the things you have sent for have come ?" she asked. "I think it likely the last of them came on the...
Download or read book Elsie and the Raymonds Book 15 written by Martha Finley and published by Sovereign Grace Publishers,. This book was released on 2001-12 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Elsie Dinsmore Novels, Martha Finley, in our opinion is the author of the best Series of novels that we have seen in our forty-three years of reviewing. 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. She loved her Lord, she loved His Word, and this love was passed on to His sheep through the writing of by far the best and most Biblical novels you will ever read or see. Altogether there are 28 of these novels, all built around Elsie Dinsmore, her immediate family, her extended family, and her neighbors.
Download or read book Elsie and the Raymonds by written by Martha Finley and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-11 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 which was published over a span of 38 years. The daughter of Presbyterian minister Dr. James Brown Finley and his wife and cousin Maria Theresa Brown Finley, she was born on April 26, 1828, in Chillicothe, Ohio. Finley wrote many of her books under the pseudonym Martha Farquharson. She died in 1909 in Elkton, Maryland, where she moved in 1876.Elsie does not live with her parents but with her paternal grandfather, his second wife (Elsie's step-grandmother), and their six children: Adelaide, Lora, Louise, Arthur, Walter, and Enna (Enna was the youngest). Elsie's mother died soon after giving birth to her, leaving her in the care of her grandfather. Before her father comes back she becomes good friends with Rose Allison, with whom she studies the Bible. Her father was in Europe until she was almost eight years old as the first book begins. The first Elsie books deal with a constant moral conflict between Christian principles and familial loyalty. Deeper still is the warring between Christ centered principles and the "worldly" inclinations of both her Father and his family. Elsie's father is a strict disciplinarian who dictates inflexible rules by which his daughter must live. Any infraction is severely and often unjustly punished. In her father's absence Elsie has become a Christian and abides by what she has been taught is Biblical law, especially the Ten Commandments (also known as the Decalogue)- as taught to her by her dead Mother's housekeeper and then her own Nanny,
Download or read book Elsie Yachting with the Raymonds written by Martha Finley and published by London : G. Routledge, [189-?]. This book was released on 1890 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During a family holiday on the Hudson river, Captain Raymond instructs his children in the history of the Revolution.
Download or read book Elsie Yachting with the Raymonds By Martha Finley written by Martha Finley and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-10 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elsie and Captain Raymond entertain the young folk with stories of great American naval battles as they yacht up the East Coast, and Max matriculates at the Naval Academy at Annapolis.The Author, having received many letters from young and interested readers, has decided to acknowledge them in this way, because feeble health and much work for the publishers make it impossible to write a separate reply to each gratifying epistle.... 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 which was published over a span of 38 years. The daughter of Presbyterian minister Dr. James Brown Finley and his wife and cousin Maria Theresa Brown Finley, she was born on April 26, 1828, in Chillicothe, Ohio. Finley wrote many of her books under the pseudonym Martha Farquharson. She died in 1909 in Elkton, Maryland, where she moved in 1876.
Download or read book Elsie Yachting with the Raymonds written by Martha Finley and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2015-03-03 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[...]capitals, which all the cornices of doors and windows rest upon." "And the niches over the doors," said Max, still gazing upward as they walked slowly around the shaft, "one empty I see, each of the others with a statue in it. Oh, they are the generals who commanded our troops in the battle!" "Yes," said his father, "Generals Schuyler, Morgan, and Gates,—who by the way was hardly worthy of the honour, as he gave evidence of cowardice, remaining two miles away from the field of battle, all ready for a possible retreat, while Burgoyne was in the thickest of the fight. The fourth and empty one, do you not see, has the name of Arnold carved underneath it." "Oh, yes, Arnold the traitor!" exclaimed Max. "How could he turn against his country? But, Papa, he did do good service in this battle and some of the earlier ones, and it's such a pity he turned traitor!"[...]".
Download or read book Elsie and Her Namesakes written by Martha Finley and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 1905 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Harold Travilla marries Gracie Raymond on New Year's Day, and the happy couple honeymoons at Viamede, Grandmother Elsie's Louisiana plantation. The rest of the family sails to join them, and along the way Grandmother Elsie and Captain Raymond regale the children with tales from Southern history, and Cousin Ronald entertains them with stories of his native Scotland. The happy family grows yet again when Lucilla and Chester welcome a healthy baby boy to the clan. The Dinsmores and Raymonds then make plans to spend the summer at Crag Cottage, Evelyn's beloved home"--Fantastic Fiction.
Download or read book Elsie at Nantucket written by Martha Finley and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ready to put aside her mourning clothes, Elsie spends an idyllic summer with her family in seaside cottages on Nantucket Island, where minor disturbances include a test of Lulu's obedience and of Zoe's faith and trust in God.
Download or read book Elsie on the Hudson written by Martha Finley and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 2012 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More stories of faith, family, and fun in the ongoing Elsie Dinsmore series Enter the world of Elsie Dinsmore! Christian values, innocent romance, family fun, and lasting lessons have captivated generations of girls eager to follow Elsie's life from childhood to motherhood and beyond. Books 19-23 chronicle the adventures of Elsie's whole family. Elsie on the Hudson, Volume 23 Evelyn invites the family to join her at Crag Cottage, on the Hudson River. En route, the Travillas, Lelands, and Raymonds visit many historic sites and learn about the Revolutionary War. Meanwhile, Grandma Elsie and Annis visit relatives in Ohio. Adventure comes when the burglar whom Lulu captured escapes from prison, and seeks revenge.
Download or read book Elsie Yachting with the Raymonds Book 16 written by Martha Finley and published by Sovereign Grace Publishers,. This book was released on 2001-12 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Elsie Dinsmore Novels, Martha Finley, in our opinion is the author of the best Series of novels that we have seen in our forty-three years of reviewing. 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. She loved her Lord, she loved His Word, and this love was passed on to His sheep through the writing of by far the best and most Biblical novels you will ever read or see. Altogether there are 28 of these novels, all built around Elsie Dinsmore, her immediate family, her extended family, and her neighbors.
Download or read book Elsie and the Raymonds Classic Reprint written by Martha Finley and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-27 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Elsie and the Raymonds Excuse me, Miss, but do you know of any lady who wants a seamstress asked a timid, hesitating voice. Lulu Raymond was the person addressed. She and Max bad just alighted from the Wood burn family carriage - having been given per mission to do a little shopping together - and she had paused upon the pavement for a moment to look after it as it rolled away down the street with her father, who had some business matters to attend to in the city that afternoon, and had appointed a time and place for picking the chil dren up again to carry them home. Tastefully, attired, rosy, and bright with health and happiness, Lulu's appearance was in strange contrast to that of the shabbily dressed girl, with pale, pinched features that wore an expression of patient suffering, who stood by her side. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Elsie Yatching With the Raymonds written by Martha Finley and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-08-03 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: Elsie Yatching With the Raymonds by Martha Finley
Download or read book Elsie Yachting with the Raymonds by written by Martha Finley and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-11 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 which was published over a span of 38 years. The daughter of Presbyterian minister Dr. James Brown Finley and his wife and cousin Maria Theresa Brown Finley, she was born on April 26, 1828, in Chillicothe, Ohio. Finley wrote many of her books under the pseudonym Martha Farquharson. She died in 1909 in Elkton, Maryland, where she moved in 1876.Elsie does not live with her parents but with her paternal grandfather, his second wife (Elsie's step-grandmother), and their six children: Adelaide, Lora, Louise, Arthur, Walter, and Enna (Enna was the youngest). Elsie's mother died soon after giving birth to her, leaving her in the care of her grandfather. Before her father comes back she becomes good friends with Rose Allison, with whom she studies the Bible. Her father was in Europe until she was almost eight years old as the first book begins. The first Elsie books deal with a constant moral conflict between Christian principles and familial loyalty. Deeper still is the warring between Christ centered principles and the "worldly" inclinations of both her Father and his family. Elsie's father is a strict disciplinarian who dictates inflexible rules by which his daughter must live. Any infraction is severely and often unjustly punished. In her father's absence Elsie has become a Christian and abides by what she has been taught is Biblical law, especially the Ten Commandments (also known as the Decalogue)- as taught to her by her dead Mother's housekeeper and then her own Nanny,
