We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive classic library collection. A girl of the limberlost 1990 a teenage girl living in 1908 rural indiana attends high school despite her mothers fierce opposition of her life, the friendship of a freespirted older woman helps her stick to. At a time when most women were homemakers, strattonporter created a lasting legacy of northern indianas vanishing natural history through her writings and photos. The girl of the limberlost is a 1945 american drama film directed by melchor ferrer, which stars ruth nelson, dorinda clifton, and loren tindall.
The first edition of the novel was published in 1909, and was written by gene strattonporter. Aiken, joan afterword and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The girl of the limberlost gene stratton porter 1909. Porters home in indiana is a state historical shrine. One of gene strattonporters most famous novels, originally published in 1909. The story takes place in indiana, in and around the limberlost swamp. A girl of the limberlost and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Aug 03, 2012 why a girl of the limberlost is the best book for recovering from an illness a girl of the limberlost, by gene strattonporter, is one of my favorite books to read at any time, but there is no better book to read while youre getting over an illness. Elnora is a wonderfully depicted character so vivid and real that she is one of my very favorite female characters. This bildungsroman is structured as girlmeetsboy, girllosesboy, girlundertakesanadventuretowinboyback. It is the timeless story of an impoverished young girl, elnora comstock, growing up on the edge of the limberlost swamp. A girl of the limberlost kindle edition by stratton. One can often catch me in the outdoors, drinking a cup of coffee, writing, or listening to great music.
A teenage girl living in 1908 rural indiana attends high school despite her mothers fierce opposition of her life, the friendship of a freespirted older woman helps her stick to her goals. Elnora comstock has served as a role model for successive generations of independent young readers. Free download or read online a girl of the limberlost pdf epub limberlost series book. The novels heroine elnora comstock is a poor girl who lives with her widowed mother katharine comstock on the edge of the limberlost swamp. Editions of a girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter. A girl of the limberlost dodo press by stratton porter gene. Gene strattonporters a girl of the limberlost provides a wonderful discovery of identity, wonders of nature, friendship, family trust, love, and the process of growing up in the magical shadow of the limberlost. Dec 29, 2016 elnora comstock is the badly abused daughter of katherine comstock, who blames her because her father was drowned while on the way home the night she. Jul 17, 20 1909 1st edition a girl of the limberlost gene stratton porter hardcover rare ebay. Girl of the limberlost i am a seeker of adventures. Most of the action takes place either in or around the limberlost swamp, or in the nearby town of onabasha. A girl of the limberlost dover childrens evergreen classics strattonporter, gene isbn 0486457508 no current copies separate a girl of the limberlost classics of literature collectors edition strattonporter, gene isbn 3849675335 no current copies separate. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter, paperback. Gene strattonporter quotes author of a girl of the.
Feb 2, 2018 first edition of a girl of the limberlost by gene stratton porter, 1909. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter alibris. She is especially drawn to the beautiful moths that flutter through. A girl of the limberlost book by gene strattonporter. Will ship as soon as payment is confirmed, same day if possible. With louise dresser, marian marsh, ralph morgan, helen jerome eddy. With annette otoole, daryl anderson, tobias anderson, joanna cassidy. I remember feeling as if i were right there in the swamp with elnora. A girl of the limberlost i reread this with delight as i had first read it as a teenager. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter, paperback barnes. A girl of the limberlost is one of those true treasures of the book world, one i personally never would have uncovered if it werent for my notion to do booking it across the us. The story takes place in indiana, in and around the limberlost swamp, during the early 20th century. Feb 11, 2010 a girl of the limberlost i reread this with delight as i had first read it as a teenager. A girl of the limberlost by gene stratton porter 1909 1st.
A girl of the limberlostby gene strattonportera girl of the limberlost is considered a classic of indiana literature. Since 1909, when a girl of the limberlost was first published, elnora comstock has served as a role model for successive generations of young readers. Why a girl of the limberlost is the best book for recovering. Elnora comstock is the badly abused daughter of katherine comstock, who blames her because her father was drowned while on the way home the night she. This auction is for the 1909 first edition book, a girl of the limberlost by gene stratton porter. Girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter for sale online ebay. A girl of the limberlost can be divided into two sections the first is a cinderellaesque story about a strong, intelligent young girl who is pursing her music and education, despite her nasty old mothers.
If you are willing to work, you can write your name anywhere you choose. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter 1909 first edition exlibrary. Vintage gene strattonporter the white flag book first edition doubleday, page. A girl of the limberlost is the title of a 1909 novel by gene strattonporter it may also refer to. Of all the books written by hoosier writers, gene strattonporters a girl of the limberlost is unquestionably the most cherished. A girl of the limberlost can be divided into two sections the first is a cinderellaesque story about a strong, intelligent young girl who is pursing her music and education, despite her nasty old mothers loathing of her. A girl of the limberlost book by gene strattonporter thriftbooks. First edition of a girl of the limberlost by gene stratton. When i started on book two, moths of the limberlost and girl of the limberlost, it became obvious to me that racism was a thread through all i enjoyed the old style of writing, the detailed descriptions, the. Based on gene strattonporters novel and a remake of columbias 1934 the girl of the limberlost and 1939s romance of the limberlost, this one has altered the kinship whohates the girl relationship from an aunt to her mother. Philip realizes he will never love edith, leaves home, and proposes to.
Aug 07, 2015 a girl of the limberlost is considered a classic of indiana literature. A story of a young girl who triumphed against adversity and poverty to achieve lasting happiness. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter 1863 1924 was the authors third novel, published in 1909 as a sequel to freckles 1905, both of which are stories for children of all ages. Elnora comstock lives with her widowed mother at the edge of limberlost swamp. The description of relationships is a bit concealing but this was a different century. Freckles, a girl of the limberlost, at the foot of the rainbow, the harvester, laddie, michael. There is only one copy, a video recording at cincinnatis main library branch. Gene stratton porter, first edition, 1909, a girl of the. Rare antique edition a girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter. A girl of the limberlost by gene stratton porter to all girls of the limberlost in general and one jeanette helen porter in particular characters. She insults him terribly and calls their engagement off not for the first time. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. A girl of the limberlost, a novel by american writer and naturalist gene strattonporter, was. The limberlost swamp in the eastern part of the presentday u.
Harvester by gene stratton porter, first edition abebooks. Gene strattonporters a girl of the limberlost provides a wonderful discovery. In order to pay for her education, she collects moths. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. A girl of the limberlost is considered a classic of indiana literature. The girl of the limberlost gene stratton porter 1909 ebay. Very nice decorative cover, illustrated by wladyslaw t. This bildungsroman is structured as girl meetsboy, girl losesboy, girl undertakesanadventuretowinboyback. The binding is a bit loose the front end paper is missing and the. One of her more popular novels, a girl of the limberlost, had four movies made of it, this including a silent film back in 1924. Elnora comstock is the badly abused daughter of katherine comstock, who blames her. This book was gifted on christmas day 1917 as penned on first.
A girl of the limberlost 1990 a teenage girl living in 1908 rural indiana attends high school despite her mothers fierce opposition of her life, the friendship of a freespirted older woman helps her stick to her goals. She was the first author that i put on my nook and will probably read many more times. Elnora, who collects moths to pay for her education, and lives the golden rule. With ruth nelson, dorinda clifton, loren tindall, gloria holden. However often the paragraphs are broken in the wrong. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
At first a laughingstock of her fellow students, elnora persists against unfair odds, and asserts her true self. Gene strattonporters a girl of the limberlost provides. Pictures serve as part of the description so ask questions if needed. Jun 25, 2012 a girl of the limberlost is a sequel to freckles, but it can easily be read alone.
Based on gene strattonporters novel and a remake of columbias 1934 the girl of the limberlost and 1939s romance of the limberlost, this one has altered the kinship whohatesthe girl. Based on gene strattonporters novel and a remake of columbias 1934 the girl of the limberlost and 1939s romance of the limberlost, this one has altered the kinship whohatesthegirl relationship from an aunt to her mother. Oct 01, 20 a girl of the limberlost contains a very few instances of mild language, and the themes may be better processed by teens and up, to draw the right conclusion. Her beauty of soul and love of nature continue to charm readers of all ages. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 222 pages and is available in paperback format. A girl of the limberlost, a 1924 american film directed by james leo meehan, based on the strattonporter novel. I have some gr friends who are into oldtimey books. At first i wasnt quite sure how to take this book when i read it, as i wasnt familiar with the author or her beliefs. A girl of the limberlost is still in print, and mrs. Freckles and the swamp angel are referred to and appear later in the book, and the events of this book take place near the limberlost forest and swamp. A girl of the limberlost, a novel by american writer and naturalist gene stratton porter, was. I have this first edition book, 19091916 by publisher. Set in indiana at the turn of the century, the film centres around a young 15 year old girl who wants to attend high school in order to find out more about life and her pot. Elnora comstock is a young woman who lives with her mother at the edge of the limberlost.
Buy a girl of the limberlost dodo press by stratton porter gene stratton porter online at alibris. The keeper of the bees was also adapted for film on a number of occasions. But once that storyline is wrapped up, the second half of the book becomes a haunting, passionate love story. Her mother is harsh and critical of her daughter, but elnora is a loving girl who befriends all creatures. A girl of the limberlost and millions of other books are available for instant access. The film is based on the 1909 novel by gene strattonporter. The limberlost swamp was the perfect laboratory for author gene strattonporter to study nature. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter 1909. If you are lazy, and accept your lot, you may live in it. The girl from the limberlost by gene strattonporter. Cover fabric torn at the top and bottom on spine side.
A girl of the limberlost by gene stratton porter alibris. Her granddaughter, gene stratton monroe, actually starred in a version of the keeper of bees in 1925. A girl of the limberlost 9781934169308 by gene stratton porter and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. By the author of freckles and a girl of the limberlost. In the 18 years that she lived at limberlost, she wrote six of her 12 novels and five of her seven nature books, including the bestselling freckles and a girl of the limberlost. The novels heroine elnora comstock is a poor girl who lives with her widowed mother katharine comstock on the edge of the limberlost. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Elnora faces cold neglect by her mother, a woman who feels ruined by the death of her husband, robert comstock, who drowned in quicksand in the swamp. Philip ammon, who assists in moth hunting, and gains a new conception of love. The novels heroine, elnora comstock, is an impoverished young woman who lives with her widowed mother, katharine comstock, on the edge of the limberlost.
A girl of the limberlost is the title of a 1909 novel by gene strattonporter. A girl of the limberlost, a novel written by the american writer and naturalist gene strattonporter, was first published in august 1909. Details about a girl of the limberlost by gene stratton porter 1909 1st. A girl of the limberlost audiobook by gene strattonporter. A girl of the limberlost contains a very few instances of mild language, and the themes may be better processed by teens and up, to draw the right conclusion. There is a persoanlized inscription from christmas 1917. The silent patient by alex michaelides 2019, hardcover, 1st edition.
Cast and crew credits for the girl of the limberlost, 1945, directed by melchor ferrer, with ruth nelson, dorinda clifton, loren tindall, at turner classic movies. I had great luck with their recommend of daddylonglegs, so when a girl of the limberlost, written in 1909, was also highly recommended, i was all up for another delightful, oldfashioned experience. A girl of the limberlost was first published in 1910, it has a timeless quality about it, and is remarkably undated. A girl of the limberlost, by gene strattonporter mpl. A girl of the limberlost is unquestionably the most cherished books. I just found all of her books in mint condition first edition.
A girl of the limberlost first edition strattonporter, gene 4 copies separate a girl of the limberlost strattonporter, gene isbn 0694012866 4 copies separate a girl of the limberlost porter, gene s. First published in 1647, as christian astrology, this is one of the best known postclassical works on astrology. The first is the story of billy, the neglected boy who becomes orphaned and then adopted. Mooresville public library mooresville, indiana and cauli le chat video productions present a book trailer featuring the classic novel a girl of the limberlost, by gene strattonporter. A girl of the limberlost, a 1934 american film directed by christy cabanne, based on the strattonporter novel. Buy a cheap copy of a girl of the limberlost book by gene strattonporter. Gene stratton porter, first edition, 1909, a girl of the limberlost, hard cover.
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