Author |
Finley, Martha, 1828-1909 |
Title |
Elsie Yachting with the Raymonds
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Note |
Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Credits |
E-text prepared by David Edwards, MWS, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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Summary |
"Elsie Yachting with the Raymonds" by Martha Finley is a novel written in the late 19th century. It is part of the popular "Elsie Dinsmore" series, which chronicles the adventures and growth of the central character, Elsie. In this installment, readers are likely to follow Elsie and her family as they embark on a trip that combines leisure and education, revealing both familial bonds and historical insights. The beginning of this charming narrative introduces us to Elsie's family as they travel by train, with an eager conversation focused on their anticipated visit to Saratoga. Elsie and her brother, Max, express their excitement about exploring historic sites related to the Revolutionary War, demonstrating their budding patriotism and familial affection. Their father, Captain Raymond, plans a journey rich in both enjoyment and historical education, aiming to instill a love of their country's history in his children. The stage is set for an adventure that will blend learning with the joy of togetherness, offering glimpses into their delightful family dynamics and the era's societal context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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Subject |
Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
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Family -- Juvenile fiction
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Yachts -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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Dinsmore, Elsie (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
45944 |
Release Date |
Jun 12, 2014 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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