Publisher's Synopsis
A Girl of the Limberlost is a novel written by Gene Stratton-Porter that was first published in 1909. The story follows the life of Elnora Comstock, a young girl who lives in the Limberlost Swamp in Indiana during the early 20th century. Elnora is determined to attend high school despite her mother's objections and lack of financial support. She collects and sells moths to pay for her tuition and eventually becomes friends with a wealthy and kind-hearted woman named Mrs. Porter. Along the way, Elnora discovers secrets about her past and learns important lessons about love, forgiveness, and self-reliance. The novel is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of nature, family, and the power of determination. It is considered a classic of American literature and has been adapted into several films and stage productions.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1909 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
