Martha finley 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. Girls fiction contentsshow description a story about an american girls life of faith. Elsie dinsmore a life of faith book set 15 martha finley. Elsie dinsmore is a childrens book series written by martha finley 18281909 between 1867 and 1905. New unused, they have minor scratches on covers from being moved around. In 1868, her novel elsie dinsmore was published and became the publisher s bestselling book that year, spawning a series that sold millions of copies at. Buy a cheap copy of elsies endless wait, book 1 by martha finley. Elsies endless wait millies unsettled season violets hidden doubts laylies daring quest martha finley paperback published 20060725 in united states by zonderkidz. Girls fiction contentsshow description a story about an american girl s life of faith. Very exciting books, i enjoyed following elsie s life through all its ups and. Elsie s endless wait is the first book in the elsie dinsmore.
Elsies endless wait book by martha finley, mission city. Based on and adapted from the original 1869 novels by martha finley, elsies. Two decades before the civil war, an eightyearold southern h. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition.
Book 1 elsies endless wait and book 8 elsies great hope. Elsie s endless wait millies unsettled season violets hidden doubts laylies daring quest by kersten hamilton 4. Two decades before the civil war, an eightyearold southern heiress longs for the love of the father she has never known but when they meet at last, nothing is. Book 1 elsie s endless wait 1st american edition 3rd printing 1999. Now, in this revised and updated, modernlanguage edition of the 1868 book by martha finley, a whole new generation of readers will meet one of the most beloved fictional heroines of all time.
In the 1840 s, eightyearold heiress elsie dinsmore has only her christian faith and the hope of love from the father she has never met to sustain her while living on a southern plantation with. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. This captivating story of a young girls faith, purity of heart and simple christian devotion, became an instant american classic over a hundred years ago. Elsies endless wait, book 1 more editions of elsies endless wait, book 1. Elsie dinsmore seriesdo you think papa will love me. Elsies endless wait by martha finley purely by faith. Elsie s endless wait dramatized audiobook life of faith. In 1868, her novel elsie dinsmore was published and became the publishers bestselling book that year, spawning a series that sold millions of copies at home and abroad. Antique lot 3 elsie dinsmore books martha finley 1800s embossed hard cover 1899.
Her presbyterian upbringing was the source of inspiration for her life s work, piety, filial love and obedience main themes, especially in the elsie books. Finley was a simple yet elegant woman who lived a quiet life, and there are few known details. Life of faith elsie dinsmore elsie s endless wait book 1 by martha finley. Elsies endless wait is the first book in the elsie dinsmore. Elsies endless wait millies unsettled season violets hidden doubts laylies daring quest by kersten hamilton 4. List of books by martha finley stored on this site. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Buy elsies endless wait by martha finley online at alibris. Elsie is constantly challenged in her faith with god throughout all these eight books. Martha finley 1828 1909 was a remarkable woman whose quiet christian life has.
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This first historical fiction book in the a life of faith. See all books authored by martha finley, including elsie dinsmore, and millies. Martha finley books list of books by author martha finley. The latter half of the book occurs during the civil war. Elsies endless wait is written for kids ages 10 to 14. Elsies endless wait by martha finley october 10, 2017 february 10, 2018 chloe aka crystal meet elsie dinsmore, a lovely eightyearold heiress who lives on a wealthy southern plantation in the mid1800s. Finley wrote many of her books under the pseudonym martha farquharson. Unfollow elsie dinsmore books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Elsie s endless wait popular christian videos in this faithbased story, elsie dinsmore waits endlessly for her father to return to her, but everyday life at roselands plantation goes on. Elsies endless wait by martha finley books for christian.
Elsie s impossible choice, book 2 by mission city press inc. Turning to writing stories for young people as a means of supporting herself after a serious injury, finley sold more books than any other childrens author of her day, with the. Find elsies endless wait by finley, martha at biblio. Elsie is homeschooled, and has daily lessons in literature, history, penmanship, and other subjects. Buy a discounted audible edition of elsies endless wait audio cd from australias leading online bookstore. The fourth book in the elsie dinsmore series, elsie grows into a young woman.
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Feb 01, 2006 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Elsie dinsmore, classic literature audiobook, by martha. Her presbyterian upbringing was the source of inspiration for her lifes work, piety, filial love and obedience main themes, especially in the elsie books. Martha finley 1828 1909 was a remarkable woman whose quiet christian life has influenced many. She marries her fathers old friend, edward travilla, and together start a family. Martha finley 18281909, american teacher and author wrote the elsie dinsmore 1867 series. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. This series is based on the original elsie dinsmore series written by marta finley. Jul 25, 2006 martha finley 1828 1909 was a remarkable woman whose quiet christian life has influenced many. Elsies impossible choice, book 2 by mission city press, inc. Mar 06, 2017 in the third book of martha finley s muchloved elsie dinsmore series.
Her mother is dead and she has never known her father. Up for sale is a lot of 5 classic elsie dinsmore a life of faith books from martha finley. Elsies girlhood a sequel to elsie dinsmore and elsies holidays at roselands. Elsies impossible choice, book 2 by mission city press. Elsie dinsmore series, a by martha finley, february 1, 2004, zondervan edition, audio cd in english abridged edition. In the third book of martha finleys muchloved elsie dinsmore series. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Finley was a simple yet elegant woman who lived a quiet life, and there are few known details of it. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions.
Elsies endless wait paperback january 1, 1999 by martha finley author. Life of faith elsie dinsmore elsies endless wait book 1 by martha finley. Elsies impossible choice, elsies new life, elsies stolen heart, elsies true love, elsies troubled times, elsies tender mercies. Book 1 elsies endless wait 1st american edition 3rd printing 1999. Her books tend to be sentimental, with a strong emphasis on religious belief. Truth, faith, religion, morality, and humanity are the underlying virtues woven throughout the storytelling of this extraordinary series of fiction for children. Turning to writing stories for young people as a means of supporting herself after a serious injury, finley sold more books than any. April 26, 1828 january 30, 1909 was an american teacher and author of numerous works for children, the best known being the 28volume elsie dinsmore series which was published over a span of 38 years. The age range reflects readability and not necessarily content appropriateness. Elsies endless wait popular christian videos in this faithbased story, elsie dinsmore waits endlessly for her father to return to her, but everyday life at roselands plantation goes on. Elsie s endless wait, book 1 9781928749011 by mission city press and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
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