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3) Gene Stratton-Porter Collection: A Girl of the Limberlost; Freckles; Laddie; The Harvester; and More
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Romances of the Land from Gene Stratton-Porter. This collection includes: A Girl of the Limberlost; Freckles; The Harvester; A Daughter of the Land; At the Foot of the Rainbow; Her Father's Daughter; Laddie, A True Blue Story; Michael O'Halloran.
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"The Classic Collection of Gene Stratton-Porter" is a rich anthology that showcases the enduring literary legacy of the beloved author. Comprising 12 novels and stories, this collection offers readers a captivating journey through the natural landscapes of the American Midwest and the human spirit.
At the heart of the anthology is "A Girl of the Limberlost," a timeless coming-of-age story set amidst the lush forests of Indiana. Follow the adventures...
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Kate Bates is another Gene Stratton-Porter unsung hero in the tradition of Elnora Comstock, of A Girl of the Limberlost, and Freckles and Laddie, of books of the same name. As the youngest child, and female, in a large prosperous farm family, she has been designated as her mother's helper in old age. Kate finds this unfair since all of the brothers have been given land and the older sisters sent to teacher training. With the help of a nephew and sister-in-law,...
9) Freckles
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"Freckles is a 1904 novel written by the American writer and nautralist Gene Stratton-Poerter. It is primarily set in the Limberlost Swamp area of Indiana, with brief scenes set in Chicago. The title character also appears briefly in Porter's A Girl of the Limberlost. The novel is marked by its frequent, detailed, and loving description of the flora and fauna of the wilderness through the eyes of its innocent protagonist." --
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Compiled in one book, the essential collection of books by Gene Stratton-Porter: At the Foot of the Rainbow; A Daughter of the Land; Freckles; A Girl Of The Limberlost; The Harvester; Her Father's Daughter; Laddie; Michael O'Halloran; Moths of the Limberlost; The Song of the Cardinal.
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At the beginning of Gene Stratton-Porter's thoroughly uplifting novel Michael O'Halloran, the protagonist is a scrappy 10-year-old orphan who must literally fight every day to ensure his own survival. It is only when he stumbles across a little girl facing circumstances even more dire than his own that he begins to make plans for a new life for himself. Will his grandiose vision become reality, or will Michael O'Halloran succumb to the
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Three classic stories for young adults about the wonder and power of our connections with nature and each other.
Gene Stratton-Porter was a pioneer naturalist, wilderness advocate, and author. She wrote both fiction and nonfiction about the woods and swampland that she loved so much, and her tales of finding independence and courage through building a relationship with nature touched millions of readers both when she was writing and to this day....
13) Knock-Out
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Freckles & A Girl of the Limberlost are set in the Limberlost Swamp area of Indiana and describe this impressive wetland region, greatly reduced by heavy logging, natural oil extraction and drainage for agriculture. "Freckles" is an adult orphan, with bright red hair and a freckled complexion. His right hand is missing at the wrist, and has been since before he can remember. Exhausted after days of walking and looking like a hobo, he applies for a...
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DigiCat presents to you this meticulously edited collection of the most revered and influential stories and biographies for the heroines of the future: Novels: Little Women Anne of Green Gables Series Rose in Bloom Pride and Prejudice Emma Jane Eyre Heidi Emily of New Moon Alice in Wonderland The Wonderful Wizard of Oz The Secret Garden A Little Princess Peter and Wendy The Girl from the Marsh Croft The Nutcracker and the Mouse King The Princess and...
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This unique collection is prepared for the heroines of the future:
Novels:
Little Women
Anne of Green Gables Series
Rose in Bloom
Pride and Prejudice
Emma
Jane Eyre
Heidi
Emily of New Moon
Alice in Wonderland
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The Secret Garden
A Little Princess
Peter and Wendy
The Girl from the Marsh Croft
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
The Princess and the Goblin
At the Back of the North Wind
A Girl of the Limberlost
Rebecca of Sunnybrook...
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Maggie, Girl of the Streets is an American novella by Stephen Crane. Maggie is a young girl from the Bowery in New York City who is kicked out of her tenement and eventually becomes a prostitute and dies in the streets. Maggie is a classic example of American fiction during the period of industrialization.
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"A Girl of the People" by L. T. Meade follows the life of Mollie Maxwell, a spirited and compassionate young woman from a working-class background. Despite facing societal challenges, Mollie's determination leads her to pursue education and social reform. She becomes a voice for the underprivileged, advocating for better living conditions and workers' rights. Along the way, Mollie navigates love, friendship, and the complexities of class distinctions,...
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ETTIE NORTHUP PARKER was born in the mountains of Idaho near the Canadian border. Her father was a photographer, musician and a spellbinding storyteller, and he passed on to Ettie his creativity and love of learning. Ettie studied oil painting under Professor Pierre Rouchard and became an exceptionally fi ne painter and art instructor. She was also a newspaper photographer, and the official photographer for the Thomas Edison Estate in Fort Myers,...
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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "A Girl of the North" (A Story of London and Canada) by Susan Morrow Jones. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic...
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Maggie: A Girl of the Streets (SparkNotes Literature Guide) by Stephen Crane
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