Elsie at the World's Fair by Martha Finley
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"Elsie at the World's Fair" by Martha Finley is a novel written during the late 19th century. It follows the adventures of the characters from Finley's previous series, particularly focusing on Elsie and her family as they visit the World’s Fair in Chicago, exploring various exhibits and enjoying the celebratory atmosphere surrounding this grand event. The opening of the book sets the scene by introducing characters like Hugh Lilburn and his betrothed
Ella, emphasizing their preparations for marriage, which in turn leads to many family gatherings and pleasant winter festivities. The narrative quickly transitions to depict a joyful summer afternoon in 1893, where Elsie's sons and other family members prepare for their trip to the Fair. As they embark on their adventure, the excitement builds, showcasing their interactions and the anticipation of visiting the fairgrounds filled with wonder and marvels. The opening also establishes the familial bonds and the underlying theme of love and support among the characters, hinting at the joyous experiences awaiting them at the World's Fair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Finley, Martha, 1828-1909 |
|---|---|
| Title | Elsie at the World's Fair |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Family -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Dinsmore, Elsie (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14910 |
| Release Date | Feb 4, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 416 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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