Project Gutenberg 2005-02-02 Public domain in the USA. 175 Finley, Martha 1828 1909 Farquharson, Martha Cousin Martha Elsie's children Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Elsie's Children" by Martha Finley is a family novel written during the late 19th century. As a sequel to "Elsie's Motherhood," this work continues the life of its protagonist, Elsie, showcasing her experiences as a mother to her children. The story delves into themes of love, family dynamics, and the moral upbringing of children, highlighting the joys and challenges of motherhood. The opening of "Elsie's Children" introduces a lively scene in the nursery of Viamede, where the Travilla children are excitedly anticipating a visit from their mother. Amid the playful atmosphere, Mammy arrives with a new baby, causing a flurry of curiosity and joy among the children, although they soon learn their beloved mother is unwell. Mr. Travilla's arrival brings reassurance, and their collective delight over the new baby, whose name is ultimately decided to be Lily, contrasts with the concern regarding Elsie's health. This beginning effectively sets the tone for the book, blending familial affection with a hint of challenges that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Domestic fiction Religious fiction Families -- Juvenile fiction Dinsmore, Elsie (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Children's Book Series Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Novels Category: American Literature Category: Parenthood & Family Relations 453429 2025-08-06T11:40:10.750008 text/html 476901 2020-12-19T08:44:06 text/html 239852 2025-08-06T11:40:18.818973 application/epub+zip 245909 2025-08-06T11:40:12.909970 application/epub+zip 240805 2025-08-06T11:40:11.573000 application/epub+zip 460266 2025-08-06T11:40:23.332977 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 430085 2025-08-06T11:40:17.978969 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 399980 2022-09-07T18:46:41.169935 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 421089 2025-08-06T11:40:09.399989 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 420968 2020-12-19T08:44:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 420959 2020-12-19T08:44:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21524 2025-08-06T11:40:23.470923 application/rdf+xml 13123 2025-08-06T11:40:12.089982 image/jpeg 3482 2025-08-06T11:40:11.831991 image/jpeg 162071 2020-12-19T08:44:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 173346 2020-12-19T08:44:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 162052 2020-12-19T08:44:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 231240 2025-08-06T11:40:10.790993 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia