The Greatest Works of Gene Stratton-Porter

Enriched edition. Freckles, A Girl of the Limberlost, At the Foot of the Rainbow, The Harvester, The White Flag…By Gene Stratton-Porter

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In 'The Greatest Works of Gene Stratton-Porter', readers are transported into the enchanting world of nature and conservation as portrayed by the renowned author Gene Stratton-Porter. Known for her lyrical prose and deep connection to the natural world, Stratton-Porter's works exude a sense of reverence for the environment and its creatures. This collection includes beloved classics such as 'A Girl of the Limberlost' and 'Freckles', which showcase the author's unique blend of storytelling and environmental themes. Readers will be captivated by the vivid descriptions of the Midwestern landscape and the heartfelt exploration of human relationships with nature. Gene Stratton-Porter, a pioneering woman naturalist and acclaimed author, drew inspiration from her own experiences living in harmony with nature. Her passion for conservation and love for the outdoors deeply influenced her writings, making her a prominent figure in both literary and environmental circles. Through her works, she sought to raise awareness about the importance of preserving the natural world for future generations. I highly recommend 'The Greatest Works of Gene Stratton-Porter' to any reader who enjoys beautifully crafted stories rooted in nature and conservation. Gene Stratton-Porter's enduring legacy shines through in this collection, offering a timeless exploration of the interconnectedness between humans and the environment. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

Nature & Wilderness Coming of Age Family Found Family Historical Romance Identity Redemption Healing Grief

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GenreGeneral Fiction

Length122 hrs 1 min

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FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateDec 17, 2020

LanguageEnglish

1The Greatest Works of Gene Stratton-Porter

2Introduction

3Historical Context

4Synopsis (Selection)

5Freckles

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6CHARACTERS

7CHAPTER I Wherein Great Risks Are Taken and the Limberlost Guard Is Hired

8CHAPTER II Wherein Freckles Proves His Mettle and Finds Friends

9CHAPTER III Wherein a Feather Falls and a Soul Is Born

10CHAPTER IV Wherein Freckles Faces Trouble Bravely and Opens the Way for New Experiences

11CHAPTER V Wherein an Angel Materializes and a Man Worships

12CHAPTER VI Wherein a Fight Occurs and Women Shoot Straight

13CHAPTER VII Wherein Freckles Wins Honor and Finds a Footprint on the Trail

14CHAPTER VIII Wherein Freckles Meets a Man of Affairs and Loses Nothing by the Encounter

15CHAPTER IX Wherein the Limberlost Falls upon Mrs. Duncan and Freckles Comes to the Rescue

16CHAPTER X Wherein Freckles Strives Mightily and the Swamp Angel Rewards Him

17CHAPTER XI Wherein the Butterflies Go on a Spree and Freckles Informs the Bird Woman

18CHAPTER XII Wherein Black Jack Captures Freckles and the Angel Captures Jack

19CHAPTER XIII Wherein the Angel Releases Freckles, and the Curse of Black Jack Falls upon Her

20CHAPTER XIV Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out

21CHAPTER XV Wherein Freckles and the Angel Try Taking a Picture, and Little Chicken Furnishes the Subject

22CHAPTER XVI Wherein the Angel Locates a Rare Tree and Dines with the Gang

23CHAPTER XVII Wherein Freckles Offers His Life for His Love and Gets a Broken Body

24CHAPTER XVIII Wherein Freckles refuses Love Without Knowledge of Honorable Birth, and the Angel Goes in Quest of it

25CHAPTER XIX Wherein Freckles Finds His Birthright and the Angel Loses Her Heart

26CHAPTER XX Wherein Freckles returns to the Limberlost, and Lord O'More Sails for Ireland Without Him

27A Girl Of The Limberlost

28CHARACTERS

29CHAPTER I WHEREIN ELNORA GOES TO HIGH SCHOOL AND LEARNS MANY LESSONS NOT FOUND IN HER BOOKS

30CHAPTER II WHEREIN WESLEY AND MARGARET GO SHOPPING, AND ELNORA'S WARDROBE IS REPLENISHED

31CHAPTER III WHEREIN ELNORA VISITS THE BIRD WOMAN, AND OPENS A BANK ACCOUNT

32CHAPTER IV WHEREIN THE SINTONS ARE DISAPPOINTED, AND MRS. COMSTOCK LEARNS THAT SHE CAN LAUGH

33CHAPTER V WHEREIN ELNORA RECEIVES A WARNING, AND BILLY APPEARS ON THE SCENE

34CHAPTER VI WHEREIN MRS. COMSTOCK INDULGES IN “FRILLS,” AND BILLY REAPPEARS

35CHAPTER VII WHEREIN MRS. COMSTOCK MANIPULATES MARGARET AND BILLY ACQUIRES A RESIDENCE

36CHAPTER VIII WHEREIN THE LIMBERLOST TEMPTS ELNORA, AND BILLY BURIES HIS FATHER

37CHAPTER IX WHEREIN ELNORA DISCOVERS A VIOLIN, AND BILLY DISCIPLINES MARGARET

38CHAPTER X WHEREIN ELNORA HAS MORE FINANCIAL TROUBLES, AND MRS. COMSTOCK AGAIN HEARS THE SONG OF THE LIMBERLOST

39CHAPTER XI WHEREIN ELNORA GRADUATES, AND FRECKLES AND THE ANGEL SEND GIFTS

40CHAPTER XII WHEREIN MARGARET SINTON REVEALS A SECRET, AND MRS. COMSTOCK POSSESSES THE LIMBERLOST

41CHAPTER XIII WHEREIN MOTHER LOVE IS BESTOWED ON ELNORA, AND SHE FINDS AN ASSISTANT IN MOTH HUNTING

42CHAPTER XIV WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS

43CHAPTER XV WHEREIN MRS. COMSTOCK FACES THE ALMIGHTY, AND PHILIP AMMON WRITES A LETTER

44CHAPTER XVI WHEREIN THE LIMBERLOST SINGS FOR PHILIP, AND THE TALKING TREES TELL GREAT SECRETS

45CHAPTER XVII WHEREIN MRS. COMSTOCK DANCES IN THE MOONLIGHT, AND ELNORA MAKES A CONFESSION

46CHAPTER XVIII WHEREIN MRS. COMSTOCK EXPERIMENTS WITH REJUVENATION, AND ELNORA TEACHES NATURAL HISTORY

47CHAPTER XIX WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON GIVES A BALL IN HONOUR OF EDITH CARR, AND HART HENDERSON APPEARS ON THE SCENE

48CHAPTER XX WHEREIN THE ELDER AMMON OFFERS ADVICE, AND EDITH CARR EXPERIENCES REGRETS

49CHAPTER XXI WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON RETURNS TO THE LIMBERLOST, AND ELNORA STUDIES THE SITUATION

50CHAPTER XXII WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON KNEELS TO ELNORA, AND STRANGERS COME TO THE LIMBERLOST

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