Gene strattonporter state historic site rome city, indiana. The song of the cardinal gene stratton porter 63 downloads. Gene strattonporter 18631924 the harvester is one of gene strattonporters romantic novels which combine a love of nature, high moral ideals and a good plot. Consider hosting your special event at gene strattonporter state historic site. At the foot of the rainbow with a biography of the author in the. Scenes from a movie based on strattonporters book, the harvester, were filmed there in 1927. Gene strattonporter strattonporter, gene, 18631924. A girl of the limberlost gene strattonporter 43 downloads. Gene was enchanted by the great outdoors from an early age, and was encouraged by. Laddie by gene stratton porter, doubleday abebooks.
Its a first editionbut its a wellloved, wellused first edition. At the foot of the rainbow xist classics, by gene strattonporter. Gene strattonporter collection indiana historical society. View all hotels near gene strattonporter state historic site on tripadvisor.
Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Gene strattonporter books list of books by author gene stratton. The harvester at the foot of the rainbow michael o\halloran michael ohalloran a daughter. Gene strattonporter is indianas most widely read female author. Gene stratton porter biography gene stratton porter biography and list of works gene stratton porter books. Gene strattonporter primary author only author division. Books by strattonporter, gene sorted by popularity. See all books authored by gene strattonporter, including a girl of the limberlost, and freckles, and more on. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Harvester by gene stratton porter, first edition abebooks passion for books. This is the third gene strattonporter book i have read. This is the story of a young man who lives in the country side with his dog and other animals and grows herbs to. A little story of the life and work and ideals of the bird woman was first published in book form in 1915, by doubleday, page, garden city, ny. Check out our gene stratton porter selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our childrens books shops.
Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Gene strattonporter state historic site rome city, in. The gene strattonporter society exists to perpetuate the legacy and life works of gene strattonporter. As much as i wanted to i just couldnt fall in love with the harvester. A detailed biography of gene strattonporter a fully interactive table of contents superior kindle formatting gene strattonporter was an american author, amateur naturalist, wildlife photographer, and one of the earliest women to form a movie studio and production company. Harvester, the by strattonporter, gene and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A book about limberlost cabin gene strattonporter 29 downloads. Gene strattonporter instilled into the developing minds of young girls, destined to become mothers, ideas that these motherstobe would pass on to their own children, so that the next generation of americans would have a more enlightened racial attitude. Gene stratton porter books biography and list of works author of. Her widowed mother is a cold and bitter woman who deprives elnora of all that a young girls heart desires. A book about limberlost cabin gene stratton porter 29 downloads.
A true blue story by gene strattonporter goodreads. A girl of the limberlost is the first gene stratton porter book i ever had the privilege to read, and it certainly wasnt the last. The swamp angel, in whom freckles sweetest dream materializes. Gene strattonporter strattonporter, gene, 18631924 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article strattonporter, gene, 18631924. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Gene strattonporter 17 august 1863 6 december 1924 an american author, early naturalist, nature photographer, and one of the first women to form a movie studio and production company wikipedia. In 1917 stratton porter used her position and influence as a popular, wellknown author to urge legislative support for the conservation of limberlost swamp and other wetlands in the state of. Gene strattonporter books biography and list of works author of. Laddie, in particular, was very autobiographical in nature for gene stratton porter, many of the events in the book correlating with things that happened in her life. Gene strattonporter august 17, 1863 december 6, 1924 was an american author, early naturalist, nature photographer, and one of the first women to form a movie studio and production company, gene strattonporter productions, inc. Gene stratton porter 18631924, american author and naturalist wrote freckles 1904. Freckles is a 1904 novel written by the american writer and naturalist gene strattonporter. She used her prominent position to support conservation of limberlost swamp and other indiana wetlands. Mark stratton, the father of gene strattonporter, described his wife, at the time of.
Americana books, 1995, the biographical article gene strattonporter. A true blue story by gene stratton porter is a lot like my mystery favorite the mystery of huntings end. A true blue story by gene strattonporter is a lot like my mystery favorite the mystery of huntings end. Gene strattonporter born on a farm in wabash county on aug. She wrote several bestselling novels and wellreceived columns in national magazines, such as mccalls. She was also noted for her photography and for being an early proponent of nature conservation.
Her father was a methodist minister, mark stratton, her mother mary shallenberger. It is primarily set in the limberlost swamp area of indiana, with brief scenes set in chicago. Gene strattonporter, author, photographer, and naturalist. Hotels near gene strattonporter state historic site.
I would start with girl of the limberlost if you are a beginning gene stratton porter fan. At the foot of the rainbow gene stratton porter 49 downloads. Thus, she created respect for minority races and built the foundation upon which minority. Of all the books written by hoosier writers, gene strattonporters a girl of the limberlost is unquestionably the most cherished. The main character created a natural farm of highquality medicinal plants because he didnt like the synthetic drugs beginning to be produced. Very nice decorative cover, illustrated by wladyslaw t. Rare antique edition a girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter. Find all books by gene stratton porter and compare prices. The title character also appears briefly in porters a girl of the limberlost. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Shop the latest titles by gene strattonporter at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. A girl of the limberlost, freckles, laddie, the harvester, a daughter of the land, at the foot of the rainbow, her fatthers daughter, michale ohalloran, p. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter 1909.
Gene strattonporter august 17, 1863 december 6, 1924 was an american author, early naturalist, nature photographer, and one of the first women to form a. Freckles, a plucky waif who guards the limberlost timber leases and dreams of angels. We are grateful to offer a clean language version of this beautiful classic book. Find and compare hundreds of millions of new books, used books, rare books and out of print books from over. Gene strattonporter born geneva grace stratton, august 17, 1863 december 6, 1924 was an american author, photographer, naturalist, artist, and filmmaker.
Elnora c one of gene strattonporters most famous novels, originally published in a story of a young girl who triumphed against adversity and poverty to achieve lasting happiness. Genes mother died in 1875 after suffering from typhoid fever, and her father was left to raise the couples many children by himself. Outside of her novels, gene also had a passion for wildlife photography. The magic garden was the first book i ever read of gene stratton porter. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Harvester by gene stratton porter, first edition abebooks. This is the third gene stratton porter book i have read. This page was created by family, friends and supporters of gene strattonporters life and legacy. Geneva grace stratton was born on 17 august 1863 in rural wabash county, indiana. Gene strattonporter 18631924 wrote several bestselling novels and was estimated to have had 50 million readers around the world. Gene strattonporter books list of books by author gene. A girl of the limberlost gene stratton porter 43 downloads. Gene used her experiences in many of the books she wrote. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading.
Please fill out our inquiry form to receive information. But i have loved this book for a very long time for a lot of reasons. The harvester by gene strattonporter i love this book. Gene strattonporter 18631924 elnora comstock is a sixteen year old girl who lives on the edge of the famous limberlost swamp in indiana. Bobbsmerrill, c1911 multiple formats at strattonporter, gene, 18631924. Since little sister and her brother had charm to spare, i thought her fathers daughter. Thinking i might enjoy something along the lines of laddie, i downloaded another by gene strattonporter from project gutenberg. The novel is marked by its frequent, detailed, and loving descriptions of the. For poetry they have less use than a rooster would have for skates.
By gene strattonporter to all good irishmen in general and one charles darwin porter in particular characters. The harvester by gene strattonporter free at loyal books. He used to say that he would rather see a child of his the author of a book of. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter free at.
That the story is told through the eyes of little sister what is she, about 8 years old. Freckles by porter, gene stratton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gene strattonporter is currently considered a single author. Although i was quite young at the time, i recognized the almost lyrical quality of the story of the poor little rich girl who meets the beautiful young musician for a magic day in a magic garden, when she runs away. Like huntings end, it came in a box of books from my grandma. I like them all equally, but will admit that laddie has kept my attention the most. Loosely based on strattonporters own childhood, laddie is a double tale. Gene stratton porter august 17, 1863 december 6, 1924, born geneva grace stratton, was a wabash county, indiana, native who became a selftrained american author, nature photographer, and naturalist. The song of the cardinal gene strattonporter 63 downloads. Stratton grew up in rural indiana, where she developed a deep appreciation for nature that was to stay with her throughout her life. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. A story by william makepeace thackeray, which was written to deliberately alienate the reader from all characters. Nearly 100 years ago, her bestselling novels and nature studies were translated into multiple languages and later transformed into movies. In her later years, she moved to california where she became one of the first female producers in hollywood.
Among her best known books are freckles, a girl of the limberlost, and the harvester. It is a really sweet story with great moral value and was an exciting read. I love genes writing, but i have a soft spot for this book. The harvester gives a great case for the importance of virtue and why it is worthwhile. Maclean, author of gene strattonporter, a book collectors guide, decatur, indiana. A true blue story by gene strattonporter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. At the foot of the rainbow gene strattonporter 49 downloads. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter 1863 1924 was the authors third novel, published in 1909 as a sequel to freckles 1905, both of which are stories for children of all ages. Gene stratton porter, american novelist, remembered for her fiction rooted in the belief that communion with nature holds the key to moral goodness. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Gene strattonporter 18631924 was hoosier naturalist and author who was famous for her nature essays and novels.
1146 1112 1195 1554 352 1221 1399 1017 983 1194 1107 804 115 1319 771 454 288 1482 986 834 1300 921 440 1439 833 1305 39 715 707 703 8 1208 1027 839