| Author |
Finley, Martha, 1828-1909 |
| Title |
Elsie and Her Namesakes
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Elsie and Her Namesakes" by Martha Finley is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the preparations for a wedding at Woodburn, centering on the character Grace and her fiancé Harold, as they navigate familial ties, social expectations, and personal desires. Alongside this backdrop, the narrative presents themes of love, loyalty, and the bonds of family, particularly highlighting Grandma Elsie's nurturing influence on the younger generations. The opening of the book sets a lively and familial scene filled with joyful anticipation as various characters discuss the upcoming wedding and associated preparations. Grace is showcased as a central figure, balancing the concerns of her health with the excitement of her marriage. The chapter introduces several characters, including Grandma Elsie, who plays a significant role in the children's lives, sharing stories of history while also tending to the emotional needs of the family. Overall, the beginning establishes a warm, community-focused narrative that blends everyday life with historical anecdotes and the importance of relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Christian fiction
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| Subject |
Southern States -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Families -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Dinsmore, Elsie (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45804 |
| Release Date |
May 28, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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