Elsie's Journey on Inland Waters by Martha Finley

"Elsie's Journey on Inland Waters" by Martha Finley is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces a charming family, particularly focusing on the character of Elsie, as they explore the cultural and artistic wonders of a world's fair while aboard their yacht named "Dolphin". The narrative likely weaves themes of family bonds, curiosity, and historical storytelling through the experiences of the characters as they interact with art and each other. At the start of the journey, the family engages in discussions about their plans to visit various exhibits at the fair, particularly the Art Palace. Little Elsie's inquisitiveness shines as she expresses her desire to learn about the painting of Joan of Arc, prompting Grandma Elsie to promise her a story about it. The opening establishes a familial warmth and intellectual curiosity, setting the stage for meaningful lessons and adventures as they navigate both physical and historical waters together. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Finley, Martha, 1828-1909
Title Elsie's Journey on Inland Waters
Credits Produced by David Edwards, MWS and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)
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 Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
Subject United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Great Lakes (North America) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Dinsmore, Elsie (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Trust in God -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Storms -- Great Lakes (North America) -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 46010
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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