Gene Stratton-Porter - Libros y biografía

A fantastic work about the birds in the Limberlost swamp area in Indiana, USA. The book contains a wealth of character studies of native American birds as through friendly advances the author could induce...

It is about this very bit of Indiana that Mrs. Porter has written her book,"Moths of the Limberlost," and it is the most unusual and interesting nature book ever imagined. It is a story of the "Moths"...

The same intense love of out-door beauty which makes us all remember Mrs. Gene Stratton-Porter's stories is shown in this book, a large volume with an ampler range of subject than the title would suggest....

"A Girl of the Limberlost" – Elnora Comstock, is an impoverished young woman who lives with her widowed mother, Katharine Comstock, on the edge of the Limberlost. Elnora faces cold neglect by her mother,...

Freckles, a nameless Irish waif when the story opens, moved by the power of a mighty love, takes hold of his life, performs deeds of heroism in his guardianship of the Limberlost timber leases, and at...

The scene is laid in the same country as that of "Freckles", which appeared a few years before. A number of the characters in "Freckles" are introduced here, and Elnora, the chief character, has the same...

Michael O'Halloran, nicknamed "Mickey", is a sturdy, big-hearted fellow, an orphan who has remembered the admonitions of his mother and has made the best possible use of them. A most original little fellow...

Gene Stratton-Porter, the Indiana novelist and bird lover, offers the fruits of several years' loving labor in "Birds of the Bible”, a handsome volume. The riches of bird lore that Mrs. Porter has unearthed...

Mrs. Gene Stratton-Porter's novel is an illustration of the harmony and intimacy which does rightly exist between a man and a forest. In ' The Harvester ' she has not only dramatized, but proved the purifying...

Mrs. Porter's stories are laid in Indiana, in the region of the Limberlost, a great swamp which has been "shorn, branded and tamed" by oilmen and lumbermen, who have driven away the many birds, moths...

In 'The White Flag' by Gene Stratton-Porter, the reader is transported to the lush and idyllic landscapes of Indiana. This heartwarming novel follows the story of Linda, a young girl who faces challenges...

The energetic, joyous way that Linda Strong wins the heart of everyone in Lilac Valley will carry you in a spell of delight to the fairyland of Nature which Gene Stratton-Porter has truthfully pictured...

In musical flow of rhythm and word this poem of early Indian life tells the tragedy of a beautiful maiden whose love for a chieftain led her into jealous revenge. This revenge was the means of destroying...

"Homing with the Birds" is a book in which one comes into intimate contact with one's feathered friends, to the extent of feeling that they actually have personalities! This is doubtless because Mrs....

"The Song of the Cardinal" is a fascinating story of the life of a redbird, or Kentucky cardinal, as it is popularly called, who is born in the valley of the Wabash. The author possesses the soul of an...

In Gene Stratton-Porter's novel 'Laddie,' the reader is transported to the rural landscapes of early 20th century America, where the protagonist Little Sister narrates her coming-of-age story within a...

The keynote of joyousness is struck by the title "Morning Face," since the words represent the inspired idea of R. L. Stevenson in his verse, "If I have shown no morning face." About this idea Gene Stratton-Porter,...

In Gene Stratton-Porter's novel 'Laddie', the reader is transported to rural Indiana in the early 20th century, where the story revolves around a large and loving family living on a farm. The book is...

In 'The White Flag' by Gene Stratton-Porter, the novel follows the journey of protagonist Linda Stuart as she navigates the challenges of love, loss, and forgiveness. Set in the beautiful backdrop of...

Gene Stratton-Porter's novel, The Harvester, is a beautifully written piece of American romantic fiction set against the backdrop of the early 20th century. The book follows the protagonist, David Langston,...

In 'Moths of the Limberlost: A Book About Limberlost Cabin' by Gene Stratton-Porter, readers are immersed in the vivid descriptions of the flora and fauna surrounding Limberlost Cabin. Written in a beautiful...

In Gene Stratton-Porter's Children's Adventure Novel, 'Michael O'Halloran', readers are taken on an exciting journey through the streets of Chicago as they follow the story of a young, orphaned newspaper...

Gene Stratton-Porter, known for her impactful contributions to children's literature, presents 'The Greatest Children's Books - Gene Stratton-Porter Edition', a collection of heartwarming tales that embody...

In 'Freckles (Romance of the Limberlost Swamp)' by Gene Stratton-Porter, readers are transported to the enchanting world of the Limberlost Swamp where the protagonist, an orphan named Freckles, works...

Laddie is told by "Little Sister", the youngest child of a "Stanton" family of 12 children, and centers around her experiences as the older ones grow up, fall in love and marry. Little Sister loves being...

In the novel 'At the Foot of the Rainbow' by Gene Stratton-Porter, readers are taken on a poignant journey through the lives of two families in a small Midwestern town. The story beautifully captures...

Kate Bates is the youngest of sixteen children. Daughter of a rich but miserly and controlling father she defies his plans for her and leaves home at eighteen, looking to make her own way in life and...

In 'Freckles from the Marvelous Forest' by Gene Stratton-Porter, readers are transported to the enchanting world of the naturalist movement in early 20th century America. The book follows the story of...

Gene Stratton-Porter's 'The Harvester' is a captivating novel that delves into themes of nature, love, and personal growth. Written in a descriptive and immersive style, the book transports readers to...

"Freckles" is an adult orphan, just under twenty years of age, with bright red hair and a freckled complexion. His right hand is missing at the wrist, and has been since before he can remember. Raised...