Fiction, swamps, indiana in fiction, mothers and daughters, swamps in fiction, selfreliance, moths, mothers and daughters in fiction, selfreliance in fiction, moths in fiction, juvenile fiction, girls in fiction, girls, conflict of generations, conflict of generations in fiction, classic. With annette otoole, daryl anderson, tobias anderson, joanna cassidy. Its portrait of elnoras blossoming friendship with a young man who shares her joy in nature depicts a. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. It stars louise dresser, ralph morgan and marian marsh, and was released.
A teenage girl living in 1908 rural indiana attends high school despite her mothers fierce opposition of her life, the friendship of a freespirted older woman helps her stick to her goals. Elnora comstock has served as a role model for successive generations of independent young readers. Louise dresser a girl of the limberlost 1934 youtube. Sennwald, andre november 9, 1934, a girl of the limberlost 1934. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter alibris. A girl of the limberlost, a novel by american writer and naturalist gene stratton porter, was. A girl of the limberlostchapter 16 wikisource, the free. Elnora, who collects moths to pay for her education, and lives the golden rule. Gene strattonporter primary author only author division. A girl of the limberlost ebook written by gene strattonporter. Found a book at my mothers, a girl of the limberlost and wondered if it was related to the trail on the skyline drive.
Her novel a girl of the limberlost was adapted four times as a film, most recently in 1990 in a madefortv version. I have some gr friends who are into oldtimey books. The girl of the limberlost, a 1945 american film directed by mel. A rural drama set in indianas swamp country, a girl of the limberlost was the most elaborate production undertaken by modest monogram pictures in 1934. The film is based on the 1909 novel by gene strattonporter cast list. Index of a girl of the limberlost, by gene stratton porter. Her most famous novelsfreckles, a girl of the limberlost 1909, the harvester 1911. I know a girl, who would be just as pretty as any of you, if she had the clothes, but her mother does not think about her, so i got to mother her some myself. Comstock, who lost a delusion and found a treasure. There was a teachers meeting last night and the history teacher told about. Hollywood regionalism feminist media histories university of. Limberlost reserve receives forests ontario award for outstanding forest management. Australia brazil canada china france germany italy japan mexico netherlands singapore.
A girl of the limberlost strattonporter, gene 251 copies separate a girl of the limberlost a dell yearling classic porter, gene stratton isbn 0440430909 120 copies separate a girl of the limberlost the library of indiana classics strattonporter, gene isbn 0253203317 117 copies separate a girl of the limberlost library of indiana classics strattonporter, gene. It is the sequel to her earlier novel freckles the story takes place in indiana, in and around the limberlost swamp. A girl of the limberlost, by gene stratton porter full. This time out, elnora comstock dorinda clifton lives on the edge of a great swamp and collects butterflies to. Framed by the beautiful diversity of the limberlost, the story springs from 14yearold elnoras desire to attend high school despite her widowed mothers resistance.
Gene strattonporters a girl of the limberlost has captivated readers since its initial appearance in 1909. First few pages are creased on top corners, no tears. Its realistic characters are headed by an intelligent, independent heroine who has served as a positive role model for generations. An american ambulance driver and an english nurse fall in love in italy during world war i. A girl of the limberlost, a novel by american writer and naturalist gene strattonporter, was published in august 1909. Like nature, love is seen as a softening and ennobling influence. A girl of the limberlost quotes showing of 35 if you are lazy, and accept your lot, you may live in it. Each week is comprised of homework to be done before class and classroom discussion. Gary cooper, helen hayes, adolphe menjou production company. The friends of the limberlost, through a tremendous amount of hard work and dedication, have recently restored the land, and much of the wildlife about which gene strattonporter lovingly wrote has returned.
Black and white a tale of the love between ambulance driver lt. She encounters being an outcast at school but is saved by a lady of science who will pay for small creatures in the swamp. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Previous part 1 next part 3 it was a fool mistake i made yesterday in thinking books were just handed out to one. Limberlost lodge began operating in the early 1900s as a premier recreational resort, and was the first in the region to install a mechanized ski lift. Of all the books written by hoosier writers, gene strattonporters a girl of the limberlost is unquestionably the most cherished. It seemed as if the swamp hushed all its other voices and spoke only through her dancing bow. Limberlost forest and wildlife reserve temporarily. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts. Elnora comstock is the badly abused daughter of katherine comstock, who blames her because her father was drowned while on the way home the night she was born.
Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. She finds her comfort with margaret and westley sinton, a childless neighboring couple, who help her with her school costs, as does the. I also long for what the trail looked like with all the huge hemlocks. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a girl of the limberlost. Vintage freckles book 1988 by gene stratton porter. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter, 1909. Girl of the limberlost 1945 a mother physically and mentally abuses her daughter, believing she is responsible for the death of her husband. Elnora, as it happens, has hundreds of moths and butterflies stashed away in a wooden case in a swampy wilderness called the limberlost based on an actual area of that name catacomb efreet. Philip ammon, who assists in moth hunting, and gains a new conception of love. Adapted from gene strattonporters novel, the story of an indiana farmgirl growing up with her widowed mother. To fully appreciate the history and importance of limberlost and gene strattonporter, be certain to take a tour of this historically. With louise dresser, marian marsh, ralph morgan, helen jerome eddy. So to ammon before her and the mother watching on the trail, elnora played the song of the limberlost.
Even at the time, this impressive wetland region was being reduced by heavy logging, natural oil extraction. A girl of the limberlost, a 1934 american film directed by christy cabanne, based on the strattonporter novel. A girl of the limberlostchapter 2 wikisource, the free. Title a girl of the limberlost, contributor names strattonporter, gene, 18631924. Overview of a girl of the limberlost, 1934, directed by christy cabanne, with louise dresser, ralph morgan, marian marsh, at turner classic movies. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. Studios took a break from adapting strattonporters novels from 1929 to mid1934, a fiveyear period. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter books. A girl of the limberlost is the title of a 1909 novel by gene strattonporter. If you are willing to work, you can write your name anywhere you choose. Adapted from a classic novel, a girl of the limberlost explores indianas once enormous limberlost swamp and the hearts of a mother and daughter who live within it. A girl of the limberlost, by gene stratton porter part 2 out of 8. Buy a girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter online at alibris.
A girl of the limberlost is a cinderella story whose wicked stepmother, in an interesting twist, is the heroines real mother catacomb efreet. Elnora comstock is the badly abused daughter of katherine comstock, who blames her because her father was drowned while on the way home the night she. Louise dresser, marian marsh, ralph morgan, henry b. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter free ebook. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter, paperback barnes. Project gutenbergs a girl of the limberlost, by gene stratton porter this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. A girl of the limberlost study guide with answer key etsy.
A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter isbn. Even at the time, this impressive wetland region was being reduced by heavy logging, natural oil. Immediately download the a girl of the limberlost summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching a girl of the limberlost. This story was filmed four times by the author herself who was more than a pioneer movie producer. The mother out on the trail had heard it all once before from the girl, many times from her father. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. A girl of the limberlost library of indiana classics by gene strattonporter. A girl of the limberlost quotes by gene strattonporter. The girl of the limberlost is a 1945 american drama film directed by melchor ferrer, which stars ruth nelson, dorinda clifton, and loren tindall. I had great luck with their recommend of daddylonglegs, so when a girl of the limberlost, written in 1909, was also highly recommended, i was all up for another delightful, oldfashioned experience.
One day she discovers that a hobby she has cultivated all her life, collecting moth and other insect specimens from the swamps near her home, can actually finance the education she. Nearly 60 sets including a sound stage swamp were constructed for the film, which boasted a stellar cast of major studio regulars and silent screen favorites such as henry b. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. A girl of the limberlost library of indiana classics by strattonporter, gene and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I hiked the limberlost trail, as early as 1958 and as late as last summer. The girl of the limberlost, a 1945 american film directed by. In a girl of the limberlost, even more explicitly than in freckles, nature is seen as a direct manifestation of gods power, and appreciation of nature as a form of worship.