Advisory ContentThis book is part of the Elsie Dinsmore series that was written by Martha Finley. The books focus on the life of Elsie Dinsmore and her family. Elsie is now a grown woman who has her own family. She married her childhood sweetheart Edward Travilla and they have a daughter Elsie. They are preparing for Christmas and share all the good times they spend together.
(Summary by Michele Eaton)
Listeners are forewarned that some elements and characters included in this book portray certain ethnic groups in a very dated manner that modern readers, and listeners, may find offensive. Despite the racially stereotyped behaviour and pronunciation in the books, the belief is that it makes sense to read what’s written in order to be faithful to the author’s intent.
Source text https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14534
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