A Girl of the Limberlost

A Girl of the Limberlost

Deeply wounded by her embittered mother's lack of sympathy for her aspirations, Elnora finds comfort in the nearby Limberlost Swamp, whose beauty and rich abundance provide her with the means to better her life.
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Cant you quite promise yet, my girl of the Limberlost?

If you really go for the women-driven classics Alcott, Austen, Bronte then this is a beautiful novel for you to consider. My reading material seems to have fizzled out this week. I go crazy if I dont have mental stimulus...

  • Gray cloth covered boards with black lettering.
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Pros: a great story filled with humor, nature, and romance

Cons: might be too sweet and slow for some tastes

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