A girl of the limberlost, a novel written by the american writer and naturalist gene strattonporter, was first published in august, 1909. A girl of the limberlost a girl of the limberlost audiobook, by gene strattonporter. Free download of the old movie from 1934, a girl of the limberlost. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts. Media in category a girl of the limberlost 1934 film the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. A girl of the limberlost is considered a classic of indiana literature. Elnora comstock grows up on the banks of limberlost swamp in indiana with her bitter mother, katharine. O heavenly father, i am thankful to you, and you, too, pete corson.
Her widowed mother is a cold and bitter woman who deprives elnora of all that a young girl s heart desires. A girl of the limberlost is still in print, and mrs. Based on gene strattonporters novel and a remake of columbias 1934 the girl of the limberlost and 1939s romance of the limberlost, this one has altered the kinship whohates the girl relationship from an aunt to her mother. Elnora is a wonderfully depicted character so vivid and real that she is one of my very favorite female characters. 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.
View a list of all the feature films sorted by popularity. First published in 1909, the story concerns elnora comstock who lives a reclusive life with her mother in the swamps of indiana called the limberlost. Comstocks transformation in a girl of the limberlost. The novels heroine elnora comstock is a poor girl who lives with her widowed mother katharine comstock on the edge of the limberlost swamp. Widely read and popular, the novel brought fame to strattonporter. A girl of the limberlost and laddie elnora comstocks life seems hopeless since her mother has never been able to show her any love. Media in category a girl of the limberlost the following 11 files are in this category, out of 11 total.
A girl of the limberlostchapter 12 wikisource, the free. A girl of the limberlost, a novel written by the american writer and naturalist gene strattonporter, was first published in august 1909. Porters home in indiana is a state historical shrine. We ought to have known better than to let her go that way. A girl of the limberlost 1934 film wikimedia commons. A girl of the limberlost audiobook listen instantly. The first film adaptation had been released in 1924, and a third was released in 1945. She finds her comfort with margaret and westley sinton, a childless neighboring couple, who help. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of open tasks and regional and topical task forces. With annette otoole, daryl anderson, tobias anderson, joanna cassidy. 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.
Her novel a girl of the limberlost was adapted four times as a film, most recently in 1990 in a madefortv version. A girl of the limberlost is one of the most popular american novels ever published. The song of the cardinal by gene strattonporter, paperback. Most of the action takes place either in or around the limberlost swamp, or in the nearby town of onabasha.
She finds her comfort with margaret and westley sinton, a childless neighboring couple, who help her with her school costs, as does the wealthy mrs. Feature films, shorts, silent films and trailers are available for viewing and downloading. Includes beautiful artworks and illustrations a link of a free audio book to download at the end of the bo. A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter, 1909. A girl of the limberlost, is a novel written by the american writer and naturalist gene strattonporter. The story takes place in indiana, in and around the limberlost swamp. Louise dresser a girl of the limberlost 1934 youtube. Read this faq about determining if something is pd. With louise dresser, marian marsh, ralph morgan, helen jerome eddy. However, she wants to continue her education and, consequently, develops a friendship with a more free spirited woman who helps her along in this regard.
Even at the time, this impressive wetland region was. She finds her comfort with margaret and westley sinton, a childless neighboring couple, who help her with her school costs, as does the. A girl of the limberlost and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A girl of the limberlost 1934 the movie database tmdb. Read on wikipedia edit history talk page print download pdf.
A girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter free ebook. 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 longs for. It is a warm, moving, richlyhuman story of a young girl whose kindness and wholesome philosophy enable her to brighten the lives of her many friends, including a spoiled and idle heiress, and a wealthy young man. She encounters being an outcast at school but is saved by a lady of science who will pay for small creatures in the swamp. Generally speaking, the characters were welldeveloped and wellperformed by the cast. Elnora comstock has served as a role model for successive generations of independent young readers. 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. James comstock robert cornstalk robert comstock elliot coger previous. It is the sequel to her earlier novel freckles the story takes place in indiana, in and around the limberlost swamp. Elnora comstock lives with her widowed mother at the edge of limberlost swamp. For your reference, we provided these a girl of the limberlost quotes with page numbers using the following version of the book. Publication date 1934 0429 usage public domain mark 1.
A girl of the limberlost, applewood books, 2006 352 pages. A girl of the limberlost 1934 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The girl of the limberlost is a 1945 american drama film directed by melchor ferrer, which stars ruth nelson, dorinda clifton, and loren tindall. A teenage girl living in 1908 rural indiana attends high school despite her mothers fierce opposition of her life, the friendship of a free spirted older woman helps her stick to her goals. A girl of the limberlost kindle edition by gene stratton. This article is within the scope of wikiproject film. Even at the time, this impressive wetland region was being reduced by heavy logging, natural oil. 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.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. Her courage always has been fine, but the thing she met today was too much for her. To use this banner, please refer to the documentation. Her mother is harsh and critical of her daughter, but elnora is a loving girl who befriends all creatures.
A girl of the limberlost novel is the title of a 1909 novel by gene strattonporter. A girl of the limberlost is a 1934 american drama film, directed by christy cabanne. A girl of the limberlost was first published in 1910, it has a timeless quality about it, and is remarkably undated. A girl of the limberlost, a novel by american writer and naturalist gene strattonporter, was published in august 1909. These movies were generally made by small studios and have not been preserved, but historiancollector eric grayson has spent several years unearthing several rare prints. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. 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. A girl of the limberlost kindle edition by gene strattonporter. She meets and falls in love with phillip ammon, the nephew of dr. Along the old limberlost trail, my girl, torn to pieces sobbing. A girl of the limberlostchapter 2 wikisource, the free. Films include a girl of the limberlost 1934, romance of the limberlost 1938, and laddie 1940.
Elnora comstock is a sixteen year old girl who lives on the edge of the famous limberlost swamp in indiana. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Parker, who takes an interest in the talented young girl. I have some gr friends who are into oldtimey books. 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. In a swampy forest she uncovers many mysteries including a dark secret about her father. A girl of the limberlost, a novel by american writer and naturalist gene stratton porter, was published in august. The film is based on the 1909 novel by gene strattonporter. Jul 27, 2019 a girl of the limberlost, is a novel written by the american writer and naturalist gene strattonporter. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Of all the books written by hoosier writers, gene strattonporters a girl of the limberlost is unquestionably the most cherished. This is the sequel to the ever popular freckles, the first book of the limberlost series. Although the narrative commences with elnoras need to fit in and go to school, porter weaves an underlying message of the importance of nature through elnora and the bird woman as well as mrs.
Top 9 quotes from a girl of the limberlost free book notes. This story was filmed four times by the author herself who was more than a pioneer movie producer. Dec 29, 2016 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. To improve this article, please refer to the guidelines. A girl of the limberlost 1924 film, a 1924 american film directed by james leo meehan, based on the strattonporter novel. A girl of the limberlost at the american film institute catalog a girl of the limberlost is available for free download at the internet archive. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Download a girl of the limberlost by gene strattonporter. A girl of the limberlost by monogram pictures corporation.
Unable to afford an education, elnora develops a plan to sell artifacts and moths from the swamp. I own zero rights to this film and i upload for educational purposes only for all. Parents magazine award for a girl of the limberlost. She used her position and income as a wellknown author to support conservation of limberlost swamp and other wetlands in the state of indiana. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a girl of the limberlost. A quiz for those who have read and think they have knowledge about by. Columbias 1934 the girl of the limberlost and 1939s romance of the limberlost, this one has altered the kinship. The basic story is about a girl who lives in 1908 indiana on a farm with her widowed mother.
This is the second film adaption of gene strattonporters 1909 novel of the same name. She is especially drawn to the beautiful moths that flutter through the trees in limberlost. The story takes place in indiana, in and around the limberlost swamp, during the early 20th century. Overview of a girl of the limberlost, 1924, directed by james leo meehan, with gloria grey, emily fitzroy, arthur currier, at turner classic movies. The novel was adapted several times for film, with versions released in 1924, 1934 and 1945. The girl from the limberlost by gene strattonporter. Based on gene strattonporters novel and a remake of columbias 1934 the girl of the limberlost and 1939s romance of the limberlost, this one has altered the kinship whohatesthe girl relationship from an aunt to her mother. A girl of the limberlost has been considered a classic since its publication in 1909, inspiring several film adaptat.
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