Publisher's Synopsis
A Girl of the Limberlost is a novel written by Gene Stratton Porter that tells the story of Elnora Comstock, a young girl who lives in the Limberlost Swamp in Indiana. Elnora is a bright and determined girl who has a deep love for nature and a passion for learning. Despite facing financial hardships and social isolation, she is determined to pursue her dreams of attending high school and becoming a naturalist. Throughout the novel, Elnora encounters a variety of challenges, including dealing with her neglectful mother, facing ridicule from her peers, and struggling to find her place in the world. However, with the help of her supportive friends and her own determination, Elnora is able to overcome these obstacles and achieve her goals. The novel is set in the early 1900s and provides a vivid portrayal of life in rural Indiana during that time period. It explores themes of love, loss, perseverance, and the power of nature. A Girl of the Limberlost has been praised for its strong female protagonist, its detailed descriptions of nature, and its heartwarming message of hope and resilience.""Along the old Limberlost trail, my girl, torn to pieces sobbing. Her courage always has been fine, but the thing she met to-day was too much for her. We ought to have known better than to let her go that way. It wasn't only clothes; there were books, and entrance fees for out-of- town people, that she didn't know about; while there must have been jeers, whispers, and laughing.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.