02723cam a22004333u 4500 46188 UtSlPG 20260610134048.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Finley, Martha, 1828-1909 Elsie's Young Folks in Peace and War Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-07-04 Produced by David Edwards, Chris Whitehead and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Elsie's Young Folks in Peace and War" by Martha Finley is a children's historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Elsie Raymond and her companions during a sailing trip along the Maine coast, where they engage in discussions about historical events related to the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. As they navigate their journey, they express excitement about exploring places tied to these significant events in American history, showcasing a blend of adventure and education. At the start of the book, a charming summer day sets the scene as Elsie and her brother Ned board their yacht, the "Dolphin", after enjoying a stay at Bar Harbor. They eagerly seek out their grandmother to learn more about the historical significance of the coastal areas they're visiting, particularly the battles fought during the wars mentioned. With vibrant dialogue and a tone that reflects both adventure and curiosity, the opening introduces the young characters and hints at their quest for knowledge, respecting themes of bravery, history, and family bonding as they learn about their nation's past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Weddings -- Juvenile fiction Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Juvenile fiction Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction Physicians -- Juvenile fiction Courtship -- Juvenile fiction War -- Juvenile fiction Marriage -- Juvenile fiction Dinsmore, Elsie (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction United States -- History -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46188 87027 87027