Project Gutenberg 2010-04-23 Public domain in the USA. 178 Finley, Martha 1828 1909 Farquharson, Martha Cousin Martha Elsie in the South Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Elsie in the South" by Martha Finley is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work is part of a series featuring the character Elsie, who appears to navigate her life in a loving family setting filled with kindness, devotion, and day-to-day activities centered around family and community interactions. The story introduces key characters, including Lucilla, Grace, and their father, Captain Raymond, whom they engage with in various domestic and social activities, particularly as they prepare for Christmas and confront challenges, including weather-induced disruptions. The opening of the novel presents a cozy domestic scene where Lucilla Raymond expresses her disappointment about a storm disrupting their plans for an outdoor stroll with their father. The narrative quickly establishes the affectionate dynamics within the family, showcasing their warmth and playful interactions. As they discuss Christmas preparations, gifts, and the health of family friend Chester, the tone remains light and filled with subtle humor. The reader is drawn into the lives of the characters alongside the anticipation surrounding the festive season, suggesting themes of love, family values, and the joys of giving during Christmas. The opening chapters lay a strong foundation for the unfolding story, inviting readers into a world where family bonds are deeply cherished. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Dinsmore, Elsie (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction Louisiana -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Novels Category: American Literature 395274 2025-08-13T07:34:46.614001 text/html 395095 2025-01-13T07:54:43.647428 text/html 208528 2025-08-13T07:34:53.149465 application/epub+zip 214155 2025-08-13T07:34:48.454512 application/epub+zip 214155 2025-08-13T07:34:47.333491 application/epub+zip 401375 2025-08-13T07:34:56.717401 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 372853 2025-08-13T07:34:52.438463 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 346961 2022-09-14T16:24:32.689648 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 353628 2025-08-13T07:34:46.238009 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 353546 2010-04-23T11:27:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 353537 2010-04-23T11:27:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20119 2025-08-13T07:34:56.846408 application/rdf+xml 13064 2025-08-13T07:34:47.827443 image/jpeg 3419 2025-08-13T07:34:47.578456 image/jpeg 131662 2010-04-23T11:27:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 131629 2010-04-23T11:27:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 205554 2025-08-13T07:34:46.643997 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