A Girl of the Limberlost Author:Gene Stratton-Porter Elnora Comstock grows up on the banks of Limberlost Swamp in Indiana with her bitter mother, Katharine. Unable to afford an education, Elnora develops a plan to sell artifacts and moths from the swamp. A Girl of the Limberlost has been considered a classic since its publication in 1909, inspiring several film adaptations.
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Helpful Score: 4
I really enjoyed this book as a girl. A great book for children who enjoyed the Little House and Anne of Green Gables books and are looking for similar historical stories of childhood/adolescence. Porter shows a real appreciation for nature.