A Girl of the Limberlost - Softcover

Stratton-Porter, Gene

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1619492008 ISBN 13: 9781619492004

Publisher: Empire Books, 2011

Synopsis

Elnora Comstock grows up on the banks of Limberlost Swamp in Indiana with her bitter mother, Katharine. Unable to afford an education, Elnora develops a plan to sell artifacts and moths from the swamp. “A Girl of the Limberlost” has been considered a classic since its publication in 1909, inspiring several film adaptations.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

A Girl of the Limberlost is unquestionably the most cherished books. 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.

About the Author:

Gene Stratton-Porter (1863-1924), American novelist and naturalist, was born on a farm in Indiana and became one of Indiana's best-known authors. Writing fiction to support her passion for observing natural habitats, she also wrote non-fiction works that extensively dealt with birds, flowers, and other natural wonders. She fought for the conservation of the Limberlost Swamp and took up other cases of public welfare as well. A Girl of the Limberlost (1909) and Freckles (1904) are two of her most famous works.

About this edition

• Publisher: Empire Books
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1619492008
• ISBN 13: 9781619492004
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 370