American teacher and author Martha Finley was born #OTD in 1828.
She is best known for her series of children's books featuring the character Elsie Dinsmore. The Elsie Dinsmore Series spans over 28 books, the first appeared in 1867 and became a staple in American literature for young readers. Her other popular series, "Mildred Keith," also enjoyed significant success and has a similar moral and religious framework.
Books by Martha Finley at PG:
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