Elsie Yachting with the Raymonds

"Elsie Yachting with the Raymonds" by Martha Finley is a story from the late 1800s featuring Elsie Dinsmore and her family on a combined holiday and learning experience. The story kicks off with the family traveling by train, buzzing with excitement about their Saratoga vacation, where Elsie and her brother, Max, are particularly excited to explore real Revolutionary War sites, showing off their love for each other and their country. Their father, Captain Raymond, has planned the trip to be fun and educational, hoping to deepen his children's appreciation for their nation's history, setting the scene for a blend of family fun and historical discovery.