Freckles

Freckles (1904) is a novel by Gene Stratton-Porter that established her reputation as a leading naturalist and writer of the American Midwest. The story follows Freckles, who grows up in an orphanage and escapes to the Limberlost Swamp, where he works for the Grand Rapids lumber company. He gains a reputation as a dedicated and efficient guardian of the trees and meets a beautiful young girl. This edition of the novel is a classic work of American literature reimagined for modern readers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press

Freckles, a novel by Gene Stratton-Porter, was an instant bestseller that established her reputation as a leading naturalist and writer of the American Midwest. Written for both children and adults, Freckles is a classic tale of struggle and survival set in one of Indiana's iconic wilderness regions. Raised in an orphanage, Freckles faced constant abuse due to his red hair, accent, and missing right hand. As an adult, he escapes Chicago and makes his way to the Limberlost Swamp, a vast wetland region along the Wabash River in Indiana. There, he finds work with the Grand Rapids lumber company, earning the trust of experienced woodsman McLean. Tasked with walking the perimeter of the forest to protect the company's land from thieves, Freckles gains a reputation as a dedicated and efficient guardian of the trees.

When a fight leaves him badly injured, he meets a beautiful young girl while recovering from his injuries. For the first time in his life, he knows what it is to be loved. This edition of Gene Stratton-Porter's Freckles is a classic work of American literature reimagined for modern readers. It features a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, making it an enjoyable and accessible read for today's audiences.

Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513133706