A Girl of the Limberlost
Touching, heartwarming classic story about a young girl named Elnora!
Elnora\'s father dies and her mother falls into a pit of self-pity and despair, neglecting Elnora along the way.
Elnora spends much of her time exploring the nearby swamp and dealing with her inner self.
Elnora returns her mother\'s neglect with love and patience and in doing so teachers her mother to love again!
Elnora faces many hardships but grows into a special young lady.
281 page ebook
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.
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