Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Enter the world of Elsie Dinsmore! These nineteenth century fictional chronicles of a beautiful young heiress in the Civil War South have captivated generations of 10-14 year old readers eager to follow Elsies life from childhood to motherhood and beyond. Youll find traditional values, tender romance, family fun, and lasting lessonsfor a new generation! These books in the series include visits to historic sites in Boston, Philadelphia, New Orleans, and New York, and feature custom illustrations
Synopsis
Still the image of maternal beauty and grace, Elsie celebrates her fiftieth birthday as family and friends from far and near gather to express their love. Max and Lulu accompany Captain Raymond on a business trip to the West, where they commerorate the Fourth of July with a grand party. Their business accomplished, the Raymonds travel by train to join the rest of the family at the summer cottages by the shore.