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A Girl of the Limberlost & Freckles (2 Romance Classics)

Enriched edition.By Gene Stratton-Porter

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In 'A Girl of the Limberlost & Freckles,' Gene Stratton-Porter beautifully intertwines themes of nature, love, and self-discovery. Set in the early 20th century, the books showcase the author's exquisite attention to detail and vivid storytelling, making the natural world an integral part of the characters' lives. With rich descriptions of the Limberlost Swamp and its inhabitants, readers are transported to a bygone era filled with wonder and adventure. Stratton-Porter's writing style is both lyrical and sentimental, engaging readers with its heartfelt portrayal of love and resilience. The books offer a glimpse into the naturalist movement of the time, emphasizing the importance of environmental conservation and the beauty of the wilderness. Gene Stratton-Porter, known for her love of the outdoors, drew inspiration from her surroundings to create these timeless classics. Her background as a naturalist and conservationist shines through in the detailed flora and fauna descriptions, adding depth to the narrative. Recommended for readers who enjoy romance, nature, and historical fiction, 'A Girl of the Limberlost & Freckles' is a captivating duology that will leave a lasting impression. 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 Rebellion Historical Romance Political Intrigue Found Family Identity Journey Exploration

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Rating★★★★ 4.4 (2.4K)

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GenreHistory

Length22 hrs 37 mins

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FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateDec 17, 2020

LanguageEnglish

1Laddie: A True Blue Story

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

27CHARACTERS

28CHAPTER I WHEREIN ELNORA GOES TO HIGH SCHOOL AND LEARNS MANY LESSONS NOT FOUND IN HER BOOKS

29CHAPTER II WHEREIN WESLEY AND MARGARET GO SHOPPING, AND ELNORA'S WARDROBE IS REPLENISHED

30CHAPTER III WHEREIN ELNORA VISITS THE BIRD WOMAN, AND OPENS A BANK ACCOUNT

31CHAPTER IV WHEREIN THE SINTONS ARE DISAPPOINTED, AND MRS. COMSTOCK LEARNS THAT SHE CAN LAUGH

32CHAPTER V WHEREIN ELNORA RECEIVES A WARNING, AND BILLY APPEARS ON THE SCENE

33CHAPTER VI WHEREIN MRS. COMSTOCK INDULGES IN “FRILLS,” AND BILLY REAPPEARS

34CHAPTER VII WHEREIN MRS. COMSTOCK MANIPULATES MARGARET AND BILLY ACQUIRES A RESIDENCE

35CHAPTER VIII WHEREIN THE LIMBERLOST TEMPTS ELNORA, AND BILLY BURIES HIS FATHER

36CHAPTER IX WHEREIN ELNORA DISCOVERS A VIOLIN, AND BILLY DISCIPLINES MARGARET

37CHAPTER X WHEREIN ELNORA HAS MORE FINANCIAL TROUBLES, AND MRS. COMSTOCK AGAIN HEARS THE SONG OF THE LIMBERLOST

38CHAPTER XI WHEREIN ELNORA GRADUATES, AND FRECKLES AND THE ANGEL SEND GIFTS

39CHAPTER XII WHEREIN MARGARET SINTON REVEALS A SECRET, AND MRS. COMSTOCK POSSESSES THE LIMBERLOST

40CHAPTER XIII WHEREIN MOTHER LOVE IS BESTOWED ON ELNORA, AND SHE FINDS AN ASSISTANT IN MOTH HUNTING

41CHAPTER XIV WHEREIN A NEW POSITION IS TENDERED ELNORA, AND PHILIP AMMON IS SHOWN LIMBERLOST VIOLETS

42CHAPTER XV WHEREIN MRS. COMSTOCK FACES THE ALMIGHTY, AND PHILIP AMMON WRITES A LETTER

43CHAPTER XVI WHEREIN THE LIMBERLOST SINGS FOR PHILIP, AND THE TALKING TREES TELL GREAT SECRETS

44CHAPTER XVII WHEREIN MRS. COMSTOCK DANCES IN THE MOONLIGHT, AND ELNORA MAKES A CONFESSION

45CHAPTER XVIII WHEREIN MRS. COMSTOCK EXPERIMENTS WITH REJUVENATION, AND ELNORA TEACHES NATURAL HISTORY

46CHAPTER XIX WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON GIVES A BALL IN HONOUR OF EDITH CARR, AND HART HENDERSON APPEARS ON THE SCENE

47CHAPTER XX WHEREIN THE ELDER AMMON OFFERS ADVICE, AND EDITH CARR EXPERIENCES REGRETS

48CHAPTER XXI WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON RETURNS TO THE LIMBERLOST, AND ELNORA STUDIES THE SITUATION

49CHAPTER XXII WHEREIN PHILIP AMMON KNEELS TO ELNORA, AND STRANGERS COME TO THE LIMBERLOST

50CHAPTER XXIII WHEREIN ELNORA REACHES A DECISION, AND FRECKLES AND THE ANGEL APPEAR

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