description: A Girl of the Limberlost is a classic novel by Gene Stratton Porter that tells the story of Elnora Comstock, a young girl who lives in the Limberlost Swamp in Indiana. Elnora is determined to attend high school, but her mother refuses to pay for her education. To earn money for school, Elnora collects and sells moths and other insects from the swamp. Along the way, she meets a wealthy young man named Philip Ammon, who helps her in her quest for an education.The novel explores themes of perseverance, love, and the beauty of nature. Elnora's determination to succeed despite the obstacles she faces is an inspiring example of the power of hard work and dedication. The Limberlost Swamp is also a central character in the story, and Porter's vivid descriptions of the flora and fauna of the area make it come alive for readers.A Girl of the Limberlost is a timeless coming-of-age story that has captivated generations of readers. It is a must-read for anyone who loves classic literature and tales of adventure and self-discovery.""Along the old Limberlost trail, my girl, torn to pieces sobbing. Her courage always has been fine, but the thing she met to-day was too much for her. We ought to have known better than to let her go that way. It wasn't only clothes; there were books, and entrance fees for out-of- town people, that she didn't know about; while there must have been jeers, whispers, and laughing.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: Historical, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Classics, Childrens, Nature, Coming Of Age, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance
ratings_count: 20886
places: Indiana
series: Limberlost
publisher: Kessinger Publishing