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| Original Title: | Freckles |
| ISBN: | 0253203635 (ISBN13: 9780253203632) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Limberlost #1 |
| Setting: | Indiana(United States) |
Gene Stratton-Porter
Paperback | Pages: 368 pages Rating: 4.1 | 9981 Users | 668 Reviews
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This book was written several generations ago. When I first read it (more than 40 years ago?) it was a bit dated already, but a basic coming of age plus love interest story, with a lot of tidbits about nature thrown in. Rereading it now, I found myself noticing the cultural differences between now and when it was written. Most noticeable were these:1. Class stratification. Upper class people were just plain not supposed to even think about marrying those from the lower class, particularly if it was likely that they were bastards or not of good breeding.
2. Good manners and ethics are apparently something that can be inherited, even if you were abandoned as an infant and raised in an orphanage. Good breeding will obviously overcome any "home environment".
3. Clearing a swamp that is home to all kinds of rare animals, birds, insects, trees, etc, is progress, and that is a good thing. Yes, take photos of them first, and collect specimens, but do go ahead and clear the swamp.
4. Shooting an otter so that its pelt could be made into a muff for a gift was a good idea. Nobody even considered whether the recipient might not have preferred to allow the otter to live.
So this time instead of paying particular attention to all the tidbits about birds, trees, flowers, etc - I found myself reading it more like an historian or sociologist, and marveling at just how much American culture has changed in the last hundred years.
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| Title | : | Freckles (Limberlost #1) |
| Author | : | Gene Stratton-Porter |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 368 pages |
| Published | : | March 22nd 1986 by Indiana University Press (first published 1904) |
| Categories | : | Classics. Fiction. Young Adult. Historical. Historical Fiction. Romance |
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Ratings: 4.1 From 9981 Users | 668 ReviewsAppraise About Books Freckles (Limberlost #1)
I would rate the first half of Freckles 4 or 4 1/2 stars. The last little bit was a 2, for me. So I averaged the numbers out to a solid 3. Nature-lovers and conservationists and yes, Louisa May Alcott lovers, should read this book and others by Gene Stratton-Porter. If you have ever felt the power of the beauty of nature while standing in the midst of it, you will recognize the experience in this book. A friend in our book group said that Stratton-Porter wanted to end the book differently butThis book was written several generations ago. When I first read it (more than 40 years ago?) it was a bit dated already, but a basic coming of age plus love interest story, with a lot of tidbits about nature thrown in. Rereading it now, I found myself noticing the cultural differences between now and when it was written. Most noticeable were these: 1. Class stratification. Upper class people were just plain not supposed to even think about marrying those from the lower class, particularly if it
This is truly a forgotten classic. I first read it many years ago, and recently had the desire to pick it up again. I found that it was not as readily available as many other classics, which is certainly a shame as it is a wonderful book.The story concerns a young orphan, named Freckles, who has personally experienced many of the worst aspects of humanity in his short life. Sadly, these experiences have left Freckles with only one hand, no material possessions, little education, and most
New favorite book!! 💕Recommended for ages 12+
I loved this book! I cannot say how many times I read it as a young girl. I wore out the cover. I loved Freckles and the Bird Lady. It was such a great story. It had everything,humor,suspense,loyalty,and beauty.
I love the author's works. This one didn't have the ease of reading that her other books did however. Still, it had an excellent plot and captured all the love of nature and wildlife, just like the author's other books.
This is a precious little book. Fits in the category I call Old-fashioned YA 😁 The nature writing is beautiful, the story is sweet, and it made me smile. It is a bit slow in parts, and the values are a little old-fashioned, even for me- but it would be a wonderful read for anyone who loves LM Montgomery or teens/tweens who like Louisa May Alcott. I will probably pick up the next book the next time I want something slow, nurturing, heartwarming and easy.
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