
Freckles
'Freckles' Summary
Freckles, an orphan with a disability, finds solace and a sense of belonging in the wild Limberlost Swamp. He works as a guard, protecting the valuable timber, and falls in love with the beauty of nature, the animals that inhabit the swamp, and a mysterious girl he calls the 'Swamp Angel.' With the help of the 'Bird Woman,' Freckles learns to appreciate the wonders of the Limberlost and discovers his true passion for naturalism. The novel captures the beauty of the natural world and explores themes of identity, belonging, and love.Book Details
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Gene Stratton-Porter
United States
Gene Stratton-Porter born Geneva Grace Stratton, was a Wabash County, Indiana, native who became a self-trained American author, nature photographer, and naturalist. In 1917 Stratton-Porter used her p...
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