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Freckles (1904) by Gene Stratton Porter is the uplifting story of a
plucky waif without a name and without one hand, disabled since
infancy. Raised in a Chicago orphanage, he survives abuse and harsh
circumstances and grows up a brave, loyal, and hardworking young
man with a true capacity for self-sacrifice.
Freckles becomes a timber guard in the Limberlost swamp in
Indiana and exhibits extraordinary courage and resourcefulness on
the job. He also falls in love with the Swamp Angel, a young girl
whose beauty and kindness bring out the best in others.
A beloved turn-of-the-century Indiana classic for all ages.
Set amid Indiana's vast Limberlost Swamp, this treasured children's
classic mixes astute observations on nature with the struggles of
growing up in the early 20th century. Harassed by her mother and
scorned by her peers, Elnora Comstock finds solace in natural
beauty -- along with friendship, independence, and romance.
A Girl of the Limberlost (1909) is a novel by Gene Stratton-Porter.
An immediate bestseller, A Girl of the Limberlost—her fourth
novel—established Stratton-Porter’s reputation as a leading
naturalist and writer of the American Midwest. Written for children
and adults alike, A Girl of the Limberlost is a classic tale of
struggle and survival set in one of Indiana’s iconic wilderness
regions. Elnora Comstock has always felt different. Raised on the
edge of the vast Limberlost Swamp, her life is forever associated
with the death of her father, who drowned in quicksand while her
mother Katharine was going into labor. Despite this tragedy, her
mother has maintained a reverence for the swamp, refusing to sell
their land for timber or mineral rights like most of her neighbors
have done. Now a teenager, Elnora struggles to connect with other
high schoolers, most of whom are unaccustomed to the rhythms of the
natural world. Mired in poverty, she refuses to give up, soon
excelling in her classes and becoming an accomplished violinist.
Nevertheless, she still feels she must prove herself to her mother,
who remains stuck in the past. With a beautifully designed cover
and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Gene
Stratton-Porter’s A Girl of the Limberlost is a classic work of
American literature reimagined for modern readers.
A Girl of the Limberlost (1909) is a novel by Gene Stratton-Porter.
An immediate bestseller, A Girl of the Limberlost-her fourth
novel-established Stratton-Porter's reputation as a leading
naturalist and writer of the American Midwest. Written for children
and adults alike, A Girl of the Limberlost is a classic tale of
struggle and survival set in one of Indiana's iconic wilderness
regions. Elnora Comstock has always felt different. Raised on the
edge of the vast Limberlost Swamp, her life is forever associated
with the death of her father, who drowned in quicksand while her
mother Katharine was going into labor. Despite this tragedy, her
mother has maintained a reverence for the swamp, refusing to sell
their land for timber or mineral rights like most of her neighbors
have done. Now a teenager, Elnora struggles to connect with other
high schoolers, most of whom are unaccustomed to the rhythms of the
natural world. Mired in poverty, she refuses to give up, soon
excelling in her classes and becoming an accomplished violinist.
Nevertheless, she still feels she must prove herself to her mother,
who remains stuck in the past. With a beautifully designed cover
and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Gene
Stratton-Porter's A Girl of the Limberlost is a classic work of
American literature reimagined for modern readers.
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Freckles (Hardcover)
Gene Stratton-Porter; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Freckles (1904) is a novel by Gene Stratton-Porter. An immediate
bestseller, Freckles-her second novel-established Stratton-Porter's
reputation as a leading naturalist and writer of the American
Midwest. Written for children and adults alike, Freckles is a
classic tale of struggle and survival set in one of Indiana's
iconic wilderness regions. Raised in an orphanage, targeted for his
red hair, accent, and missing right hand, Freckles grew accustomed
to constant abuse. As an adult, he escapes Chicago and makes his
way to the Limberlost Swamp, a vast wetland region along the Wabash
River in Indiana. There, he finds work with the Grand Rapids lumber
company, earning the trust of experienced woodsman McLean. Tasked
with walking the perimeter of the forest to protect the company's
land from thieves, Freckles gains a reputation as a dedicated and
efficient guardian of the trees. When a fight leaves him badly
injured, he meets a beautiful young girl while recovering from his
injuries. For the first time in his life, he knows what it is to be
loved. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Gene Stratton-Porter's Freckles is a
classic work of American literature reimagined for modern readers.
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Freckles (Paperback)
Gene Stratton-Porter; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R308
R259
Discovery Miles 2 590
Save R49 (16%)
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Freckles (1904) is a novel by Gene Stratton-Porter. An immediate
bestseller, Freckles-her second novel-established Stratton-Porter's
reputation as a leading naturalist and writer of the American
Midwest. Written for children and adults alike, Freckles is a
classic tale of struggle and survival set in one of Indiana's
iconic wilderness regions. Raised in an orphanage, targeted for his
red hair, accent, and missing right hand, Freckles grew accustomed
to constant abuse. As an adult, he escapes Chicago and makes his
way to the Limberlost Swamp, a vast wetland region along the Wabash
River in Indiana. There, he finds work with the Grand Rapids lumber
company, earning the trust of experienced woodsman McLean. Tasked
with walking the perimeter of the forest to protect the company's
land from thieves, Freckles gains a reputation as a dedicated and
efficient guardian of the trees. When a fight leaves him badly
injured, he meets a beautiful young girl while recovering from his
injuries. For the first time in his life, he knows what it is to be
loved. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Gene Stratton-Porter's Freckles is a
classic work of American literature reimagined for modern readers.
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