num_pages: 500
description: A Girl of the Limberlost is a classic novel written by Gene Stratton-Porter. The story is set in the Limberlost Swamp, located in Indiana, USA, during the early 20th century. It follows the life of Elnora Comstock, a young girl who lives with her mother on the outskirts of the swamp. Elnora is determined to continue her education despite her poverty-stricken background and the ridicule she faces from her classmates. She finds solace in nature and spends much of her time collecting and selling moths to fund her education.As Elnora grows up, she faces many challenges, including her mother's disapproval of her education, a love triangle with two young men, and a deep secret about her father's past. Along the way, she meets many interesting characters, including a wealthy woman who takes an interest in her education and a kind-hearted young man who helps her in her quest for knowledge.The novel is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of perseverance, love, and the beauty of nature. It is a heartwarming and inspiring tale that has captivated readers for generations.1909. Early in the 1900s, a rural Indiana girl seeks to get an education and follow her dreams in spite of the obstacles that surround her. Elnora Comstock's fascination with nature feeds her desire to get an education, but her widowed mother calls her goal of attending high school a foolish dream. Elnora finds comfort in the intricate world of the Limberlost and her friendship with wealthy naturalist, Mrs. Porter. When unexpected taxes come due on the farm, Elnora's mother needs help bringing in the harvest. Elnora must give up school to save their home. As Elnora fights to rescue her dreams, she discovers a world of opportunity and learns truth behind her mother's anger and her own mysterious past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: A Girl of The Limberlost
titlecomplete: A Girl of The Limberlost
characters: Elnora Comstock
genres: Fiction, Classics, Nature, Coming Of Age, Young Adult, Historical, Childrens, Historical Fiction, Romance, Middle Grade
ratings_count: 20890
places: Indiana
series: Limberlost
publisher: Kessinger Publishing