02513cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500240014426400510016830000470021933600260026633700260029233800360031850000310035450801860038552013570057153400450192865300230197365300220199665300340201865300630205285600430211599900170215832163UtSlPG20260610133731.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aFinley, Martha,d1828-190910aElsie on the Hudson 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-04-28  aProduced 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)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChildren's stories  aChristian fiction  aCourtship -- Juvenile fiction  aDinsmore, Elsie (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32163  c73009d73009