The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 222 pages and is available in paperback format. Of all the books written by hoosier writers, gene strattonporter s a girl of the limberlost is unquestionably the most cherished. Author, naturalist, photographer gene strattonporter lived and worked in geneva for 25 years. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter loyal books. Sadly not everyone was as wellinformed, and the swamp was eventually drained in an attempt to farm the land. A little princess burnett, understood betsy canfield, old fashioned girl alcott, then youll appreciate this book. A girl of the limberlost is unquestionably the most cherished books. Buy a cheap copy of a girl of the limberlost book by gene strattonporter.
Why a girl of the limberlost is the best book for recovering from an illness a girl of the limberlost, by gene strattonporter, is one of my favorite books to read at any time, but there is no better book to read while youre getting over an illness. Winter rentals are available for our pine haus and loons nest and ladybug hut cottages. A girl of the limberlost is a book that i have read over and over and over again, despite the fact that no one could call it a great book. I decided the hands on approach would be far more important than anything theyd learn from a text book right. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter free. Every local woods was called the limberlost, even if technically it wasnt part of the original swamp.
Fishing camps and outposts limberlost forest and wildlife. A girl of the limberlost version 2 gene strattonporter 1863 1924 set in the limberlost swamp of indiana, a girl of the limberlost follows elnora comstock through struggles and triumphs as she seeks education and the mother love she has always been denied. This book makes it on my favorite book list, along with freckles, its prequel. The girl of the limberlost, in my opinion, is one of those timeless stories of forgiveness, restoration, and redemption. Gene was enchanted by the great outdoors from an early age, and was encouraged by. Limberlost state memorial, an indiana state memorial. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter 1863 1924 was the authors third novel, published in 1909 as a sequel to freckles 1905, both of which are stories for children of all ages. Secondly, its a book that emphasizes sweetness and lightnot dreary realism or angry conflicts. Most of the action takes place either in or around the. Most of the action takes place either in or around the limberlost swamp, or in the nearby town of onabasha. A girl of the limberlost and millions of other books are available for instant access.
The novels heroine elnora comstock is a poor girl who lives with her widowed mother katharine comstock on the edge of the limberlost swamp. The limberlost forest and wildlife reserve is a publicly accessible private yearround wilderness haven with twenty private lakes and more than 10,000 unspoiled acres of mixed forest near huntsville, ontario, canada. A girl of the limberlost, a novel written by the american writer and naturalist gene strattonporter, was first published in august 1909. A girl of the limberlost, a novel by american writer and naturalist gene strattonporter, was published in august 1909. A girl of the limberlost audiobook by gene stratton. Girl of the limberlost is not a book to be read when one is feeling cynical, critical, or simply jaded.
The description of relationships is a bit concealing but this was a different century. But once that storyline is wrapped up, the second half of the book becomes a haunting, passionate love story. Book now boasting 1,000 feet of shoreline along stunning chub lake 40 km north of thessalon, limberlost lodge is your year round cottage rental oasis. Elnora, who collects moths to pay for her education, and lives the golden rule. Read a girl of the limberlost, free online version of the book by gene strattonporter, on. Our fully equipped, immaculately clean, and comfortable cottages can accommodate from 1 to 8 guests.
Freckles and the swamp angel are referred to and appear later in the book, and the events of this book take place near the limberlost forest and swamp. Of all the books written by hoosier writers, gene strattonporters a girl of the limberlost is unquestionably the most cherished. Limberlost state memorial, an indiana state memorial located. If that is the way future books will be charged, i will go back to borrowing books from.
Free download or read online a girl of the limberlost pdf epub limberlost series book. The story takes place in indiana, in and around the limberlost swamp. If you appreciate the character development, and story line, in such books as. A girl of the limberlost i reread this with delight as i had first read it as a teenager. Read chapter i of a girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter free of charge on readcentral. The main characters of this young adult, historical story are elnora comstock. Set amid indianas vast limberlost swamp, this treasure. It is the timeless story of an impoverished young girl, elnora comstock, growing up on the edge of the limberlost swamp, and in order to pay for her education, she collects moths. Fishing camps and outposts maniwaki is a rustic accommodation on helve lake that provides privacy and the joys of nature.
Elnora goes to high school, and learns many lessons not found in her books, 3. This summary of a girl of the limberlost includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. In northeast indiana, where i grew up, gene stratton porters books were read and treasured. The area eventually became farmland, and gene used her failure to protect limberlost swamp to drive her efforts in using the profits of her novels to promote the conservation of the states wetlands. The girl of the limberlost was introduced to me decades ago by my mother who had loved the book in her turn as a young girl. A girl of the limberlost is a popular book by gene strattonporter. A sequel to the novel freckles, it follows the main character elnora comstock, a poor young woman who lives with her mother katharine, a widow. Girl of the limberlost portrays a time long since lost. A girl of the limberlost is one of those true treasures of the book world, one i personally never would have uncovered if it werent for my notion to do booking it across the us.
This will always be an important novel to me and one i will share with my children. A book about limberlost cabin by gene strattonporter. Based on gene strattonporters novel and a remake of columbias 1934 the girl of the limberlost and 1939s romance of the limberlost, this one has altered the kinship whohatesthegirl relationship from an aunt to her mother. Choose from one of six fullyequipped cottages which includes full kitchen, electric heat, 3piece bath, bbq, boat and woodburning fireplace except the ladybug hut. The fourth essay at converting geneva gene strattonporters most popular novel for the screen, this version conflicts markedly with the original story while yet managing to make a faithful adaptation of the books pregreat war era in a visually appealing film, with beautiful southern oregon locations standing in for the authors eastern indiana setting. She especially loved the birds and moths she found in the limberlost swamp. To me, the limberlost is a word with which to conjure. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter, paperback. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. A girl of the limberlost wikisource, the free online library. Harassed by her mother and scorned by her peers, elnora comstock finds solace in natural beauty. Outside of her novels, gene also had a passion for wildlife photography. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Read a girl of the limberlost online, free books by gene.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. A girl of the limberlost can be divided into two sections the first is a cinderellaesque story about a strong, intelligent young girl who is pursing her music and education, despite her nasty old mothers loathing of her. When the text reached the classification of species, she laid it down, took up another and read the introductory chapters. A girl of the limberlost audiobook by gene strattonporter. The limberlost swamp was the perfect laboratory for author gene strattonporter to study nature. The friends of the limberlost, through a tremendous amount of hard work and dedication, have recently restored the land, and much of the wildlife about which gene strattonporter lovingly wrote has returned.
A girl of the limberlost book by gene strattonporter. Excellent trout fishing will keep your frying pan full and provide you and your companions with stories for years to come. Limberlost trail shenandoah national park 2020 all you. Elnora comstock is the badly abused daughter of katherine comstock, who blames her because her father was drowned while on the way home the night she. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. With ruth nelson, dorinda clifton, loren tindall, gloria holden. Limberlost state historic site geneva 2020 all you need. Gene strattonporters a girl of the limberlost consists of 25 parts for ease of reading. A girl of the limberlost, a novel by american writer and naturalist gene stratton porter, was. I was at a loss for an indiana book, there werent an abundance of titles that i recognized, but when i called on twitter, allison of the allure of books answered with. Read a girl of the limberlost online by gene strattonporter at, the free online library full of thousands of classic books. Michael ohalloran is the charming gene strattonporter novel of an orphaned newspaper seller who asks nothing of the world except to be square. Even at the time, this impressive wetland region was being reduced by heavy logging, natural oil extraction. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important.
A girl of the limberlost book by gene strattonporter thriftbooks. Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. How many clues can you find in the first two chapters that elnora is living in a more modern age. Eventually attracting the names bird lady and lady of limberlost, gene opposed the draining of limberlost swamp. The book presents a vivid description of american life in 1914 and, though the characters suffer many hardships, the overall tone is so upbeat that its easy to see why this book outsold pollyanna in 1916. Like nature, love is seen as a softening and ennobling influence. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 222 pages and is. Friends of the limberlost, 200 e 6th st, geneva, in 2020. Even i, who love it to death, have to admit it is very sweet and just a little too sentimental sometimes. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter 1909. Jun 25, 2012 a girl of the limberlost is a sequel to freckles, but it can easily be read alone.
During her life, she wrote 12 novels, seven nature books, two books of poetry, children. A girl of the limberlost by gene stratton porter to all girls of the limberlost in general and one jeanette helen porter in particular characters. The limberlost book series by gene strattonporter includes books freckles, a girl of the limberlost, a girl of the limberlost. Read a girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter. A girl of the limberlost 1909 by gene strattonporter, a work of realist fiction with a naturalist bent, is considered one of the seminal works of indiana fiction. Well, gene stratton porter was a noted amateur naturalist and one of the pioneering nature photographers in the united states. To fully appreciate the history and importance of limberlost and gene strattonporter, be certain to take a tour of this historically.
Aiken, joan afterword and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It taught us principles about kindness, forgiveness, learning, curiosity and education, appreciation of nature, wholesome romance, and staying true to oneself. Gene stratton porter was an amazing woman, and the interpreters at limberlost state historical site are preserving her story. Elnora comstock has served as a role model for successive generations of independent young readers. A girl of the limberlost, by gene stratton porter full. Free download of a girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter. Set amid indianas vast limberlost swamp, this treasured childrens classic mixes astute observations on nature with the struggles of growing up in the early 20th century. Now you can read a girl of the limberlost free from the comfort of your computer or mobile phone and enjoy other many other free books by gene strattonporter. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter project gutenberg.
A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter 1909 grosset. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter librarything. She glanced over the first pages and was soon eagerly reading. My memories consisted of the butterflies eating carrion, the mother rejuvenating herself, and the mother redeeming her daughters love by capturing a moth to replace one she had destroyed.
Porter wrote six novels and five nature books, including the bestselling freckles and a girl of the limberlost. The limberlost swamp in the eastern part of the presentday u. Fifty years had passed between the publication of alcotts oldfashioned girl and this book. Towards the end of the book, elnora grows into a mature young lady and must face the travails of romance and disappointment before she can find her own mr right. The choice for for carries book club for the month of june is a girl of the limberlost by gene stratton porter, chosen by stephanie at simple things.
For starters, it is a childrens book and children arent supposed to be jaded or cynical yet. The story takes place in indiana, in and around the limberlost swamp, during the early 20th century. A girl of the limberlost library of indiana classics 9780253203311 by strattonporter, gene and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. I cherish the remembrance of hikes through my limberlost. Adapted several times for stage, screen and tv, a girl of the limberlost is a classic that would certainly be. It is the sequel to her earlier novel freckles the story takes place in indiana, in and around the limberlost swamp. Limberlost naturalist curt burnette standing next to an 18 foot circumference, 6 foot diameter cottonwood tree in the limberlost swamp nature preserve. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter, 9780486457505, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Her few comforts are the fact that she knows she can excel in school. At a time when most women were homemakers, strattonporter created a lasting legacy of northern indianas vanishing natural history through her writings and photos. See the complete limberlost series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter free ebook. Fortunately i had read the book a number of years ago so i dumped the book. My son and i loved touring the home while learning about one of indianas most remarkable women author, naturalist, photographer.
Awake predawn to get at the fish first, bring your snowshoes and poles to enjoy the secluded trails, or see how far you can make it down limberlost hill on a tobbogan. The first edition of the novel was published in 1909, and was written by gene strattonporter. A girl of the limberlost, a novel written by the american writer and naturalist gene strattonporter, was first published in august, 1909. In a girl of the limberlost, even more explicitly than in freckles, nature is seen as a direct manifestation of gods power, and appreciation of nature as a form of worship. Laddie, in particular, was very autobiographical in nature for gene stratton porter, many of the events in the book correlating with things that happened in her life. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. A girl of the limberlost, a novel by american writer and naturalist gene strattonporter, was.