Title: The character of Elsie Dinsmore
Description: Uses excerpts from Martha Finley's novel, "Elsie Dinsmore," verses from the Bible, and discussion of related character traits to exemplify thirty-eight specific qualities that modern readers might learn from this girl.
Subjects: Books and reading, Character, Characters, Children, Children's stories, American, Christian life, Elsie Dinsmore, Elsie Dinsmore (Fictitious character), Girls in literature, History, History and criticism, Juvenile literature, Children's fiction, Christian life, fiction, Children's stories
Places: United States
People: Martha Finley (1828-1909)
Time periods: 19th century