Project Gutenberg 2010-04-28 Public domain in the USA. 131 Finley, Martha 1828 1909 Farquharson, Martha Cousin Martha Elsie on the Hudson Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Elsie on the Hudson" by Martha Finley is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows the young mistress of Crag Cottage, Lucilla, and her family as they embark on adventures along the picturesque Hudson River, while intertwining themes of history and patriotism, particularly focusing on significant events from the Revolutionary War. The engaging familial relationships and interactions among the characters suggest a storyline centered around both personal growth and broader historical appreciation. The opening of the story introduces readers to the idyllic setting of Crag Cottage, where Lucilla and her father, Captain Raymond, eagerly anticipate the arrival of their yacht, the "Dolphin". The morning unfolds with charming conversations about the beauty of their surroundings and plans for the day, including visits to historic sites along the Hudson. As they explore the area, discussions arise regarding important Revolutionary events and figures that shaped the nation, enhancing their journey with rich historical context. The interactions between the characters and their joy in discovering their heritage signal both an emotional depth and an educational journey through American history, captivating readers who appreciate family dynamics interwoven with learning. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Children's stories Christian fiction Courtship -- Juvenile fiction Dinsmore, Elsie (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: American Literature Category: History - American 400321 2025-07-13T07:41:31.122974 text/html 400142 2025-01-13T08:08:22.355234 text/html 205452 2025-07-13T07:41:37.428896 application/epub+zip 211566 2025-07-13T07:41:32.902946 application/epub+zip 211567 2025-07-13T07:41:31.760963 application/epub+zip 391302 2025-07-13T07:41:40.928918 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 363331 2025-07-13T07:41:36.748219 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 337850 2022-09-14T16:40:09.360790 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 359870 2025-07-13T07:41:30.744963 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 359679 2021-01-06T13:36:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 359670 2021-01-06T13:36:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21499 2025-07-13T07:41:41.057863 application/rdf+xml 12467 2025-07-13T07:41:32.310942 image/jpeg 3270 2025-07-13T07:41:32.063911 image/jpeg 132785 2021-01-06T13:36:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 132765 2021-01-06T13:36:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 201873 2025-07-13T07:41:31.152010 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