A Girl of the Limberlost
A Girl of the Limberlost, published in 1909, follows Elnora Comstock, who lives with her embittered widowed mother on the edge of the Limberlost swamp in Indiana. Mocked on her first day at high school for her poor clothes and short of money for books and fees, Elnora finds a way to pay for her education by collecting moths and other specimens from the swamp for the Bird Woman, a naturalist in town. Neighbors Wesley and Margaret Sinton help her, the slow thawing of her mother forms the emotional core, and a romance with a visiting young man comes later. Gene Stratton-Porter, herself a naturalist and photographer of the Limberlost, fills the novel with close observation of its wildlife. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about A Girl of the Limberlost
A Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton-Porter can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is A Girl of the Limberlost in the public domain?
Yes. A Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton-Porter is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read A Girl of the Limberlost?
About 8 h of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is A Girl of the Limberlost?
A Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton-Porter is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
