Freckles by Gene Stratton-Porter
An orphaned, one-handed youth takes a job guarding a remote stretch of timberland beside a vast swamp, where through solitary work and close observation he learns the language of birds and plants, earns the respect of the local community, and proves his courage while defending the woods against thieves and other dangers; along the way he grows in self-respect and forms a tender attachment that offers him hope and belonging.
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- Published
- 1904
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Unknown
- Pages
- 200-300 pages
- Original Language
- English
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