Freckles

by Gene Stratton-Porter

Overview

Step into the enchanting world of the Limberlost Swamp with Gene Stratton-Porter's beloved novel, "Freckles." This heartwarming and inspiring story follows the journey of a young orphan known only as Freckles, who seeks to find his place in the world amidst the beauty and challenges of the Indiana wilderness.

Freckles, a courageous and determined young man with a mysterious past, arrives at the Limberlost Swamp in search of work and a sense of belonging. Despite having only one hand, he is hired as a guard for the precious timber in the swamp by the kind-hearted Mr. McLean. Freckles' duty is to protect the valuable trees from timber thieves, a task that demands both bravery and vigilance.

As Freckles settles into his new role, he forms a deep connection with the natural world around him. The Limberlost Swamp, with its rich biodiversity and untamed beauty, becomes a place of solace and discovery. Freckles' innate curiosity and love for nature lead him to explore every corner of the swamp, learning about its flora and fauna and developing a profound appreciation for its delicate ecosystem.

Freckles' journey is also marked by the friendships he forms with the inhabitants of the area, including the Bird Woman, a naturalist who shares his passion for the swamp, and the Swamp Angel, a beautiful and spirited girl who captivates his heart. Through these relationships, Freckles discovers the transformative power of love, friendship, and acceptance.

Gene Stratton-Porter's lyrical prose brings the Limberlost Swamp to life, painting vivid pictures of its lush landscapes and vibrant wildlife. Her deep respect for nature and her advocacy for conservation shine through in every description, making the swamp itself a central character in the story.

"Freckles" is a tale of resilience, self-discovery, and the enduring human spirit. It celebrates the beauty of nature and the strength found in overcoming adversity. Freckles' journey from a lonely orphan to a confident young man who finds his place in the world is both uplifting and inspiring.

Join Freckles on his remarkable adventure in the Limberlost Swamp. This timeless classic will capture your heart with its rich storytelling, memorable characters, and poignant messages about the importance of nature, love, and perseverance. "Freckles" is a must-read for anyone who loves tales of courage, personal growth, and the wonders of the natural world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781835528617
Publisher:	Magic Publisher
Publication date:	05/21/2024
Pages:	134
Sales rank:	754,687
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.29(d)
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Gene Stratton-Porter (1863-1924) was an American author, photographer, and naturalist. Born in Indiana, she was raised in a family of eleven children. In 1874, she moved with her parents to Wabash, Indiana, where her mother would die in 1875. When she wasn’t studying literature, music, and art at school and with tutors, Stratton-Porter developed her interest in nature by spending much of her time outdoors. In 1885, after a year-long courtship, she became engaged to druggist Charles Dorwin Porter, with whom she would have a daughter. She soon grew tired of traditional family life, however, and dedicated herself to writing by 1895. At their cabin in Indiana, she conducted lengthy studies of the natural world, focusing on birds and ecology. She published her stories, essays, and photographs in Outing, Metropolitan, and Good Housekeeping before embarking on a career as a novelist. Freckles (1904) and A Girl of the Limberlost (1909) were both immediate bestsellers, entertaining countless readers with their stories of youth, romance, and survival. Much of her works, fiction and nonfiction, are set in Indiana’s Limberlost Swamp, a vital wetland connected to the Wabash River. As the twentieth century progressed, the swamp was drained and cultivated as farmland, making Stratton-Porter’s depictions a vital resource for remembering and celebrating the region. Over the past several decades, however, thousands of acres of the wetland have been restored, marking the return of countless species to the Limberlost, which for Stratton-Porter was always “a word with which to conjure; a spot wherein to revel.”

Table of Contents

I	Wherein Great Risks Are Taken and the Limberlost Guard Is Hired	1
II	Wherein Freckles Proves His Mettle and Finds Friends	25
III	Wherein a Feather Falls and a Soul Is Born	51
IV	Wherein Freckles Faces Trouble Bravely and Opens the Way for New Experiences	93
V	Wherein an Angel Materializes and a Man Worships	157
VI	Wherein a Fight Occurs and Women Shoot Straight	189
VII	Wherein Freckles Wins Honor and Finds a Footprint on the Trail	217
VIII	Wherein Freckles Meets a Man of Affairs and Loses Nothing by the Encounter	233
IX	Wherein the Limberlost Falls upon Mrs. Duncan and Freckles Comes to the Rescue	265
X	Wherein Freckles Strives Mightily and the Swamp Angel Rewards Him	281
XI	Wherein the Butterflies Go on a Spree and Freckles Informs the Bird Woman	299
XII	Wherein Black Jack Captures Freckles and the Angel Captures Jack	321
XIII	Wherein the Angel Releases Freckles, and the Curse of Black Jack Falls upon Her	359
XIV	Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache and Black Jack Drops Out	389
XV	Wherein Freckles and the Angel Try Taking a Picture, and Little Chicken Furnishes the Subject	419
XVI	Wherein the Angel Locates a Rare Tree and Dines with the Gang	439
XVII	Wherein Freckles Offers His Life for His Love and Gets a Broken Body	463
XVIII	Wherein Freckles Refuses Love Without Knowledge of Honorable Birth, and the Angel Goes in Quest of it	495
XIX	Wherein Freckles Finds His Birthright and the Angel Loses Her Heart	533
XX	Wherein Freckles Returns to the Limberlost, and Lord O'More Sails for Ireland Without Him	559