Elsie Dinsmore

Martha Finley (1828-1909) was an American teacher and author best known for her 28-volume 'Elsie Dinsmore' series, which was published over a span of 38 years from 1867 to 1905. The series, beginning with the first book titled 'Elsie Dinsmore', marked Finley's significant contribution to children's literature in the United States. The books highlighted the moral and religious upbringing of the mai...