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Gene Stratton Porter

    Eugene Aubrey Stratton byl oddaným badatelem a autorem, který čerpal z rozsáhlých zkušeností z vojenské služby, zpravodajských služeb a vedení ve státní správě. Tato rozmanitá kariéra formovala jeho přístup k psaní, který se vyznačuje hlubokým zájmem o historii a společnost. Jeho dílo se ponořuje do složitých témat s důrazem na detail a analytický vhled. Strattonův jedinečný pohled, ovlivněný jeho mezinárodními zkušenostmi a akademickým zázemím, nabízí čtenářům obohacující a pronikavý zážitek.

    Gene Stratton Porter
    Freckles, A Girl of the Limberlost AND Laddie
    Laddie
    Pohádka mládí
    Děvče z Limberlostu
    Dcera země
    Dcera svého otce
    • Román pro dívky a ženy, jehož energická a nekompromisní hrdinka si dovede poradit s těžkými ranami osudu a vybrat si správného partnera pro život. zdroj: MK Praha

      Dcera svého otce
    • Laddie

      A True Blue Story

      • 408 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení
      4,4(125)Ohodnotit

      Little Sister lives on an Indiana farm with her older siblings. The oldest of these siblings, Laddie, is a strong influence on her life as she grows up and learns about nature, family bonds, struggles and loves, and the complex joys of living in the country at the turn of the past century.

      Laddie
    • Freckles, A Girl of the Limberlost AND Laddie

      A True Blue Story

      • 724 stránek
      • 26 hodin čtení
      4,5(9)Ohodnotit

      The collection features three cherished novels by Gene Stratton-Porter, highlighting her unique sensibility. "Freckles" and its sequel, "A Girl of the Limberlost," offer wholesome romances infused with elements of sadness, all set against the backdrop of the enchanting Limberlost Swamp. In contrast, "Laddie: A True Blue Story" presents a semi-autobiographical account of childhood, showcasing the author's personal experiences and deep connections to nature.

      Freckles, A Girl of the Limberlost AND Laddie
    • Featuring over a hundred black-and-white photographs, this fully illustrated edition enhances the reading experience with visual elements that complement the text. The images provide a deeper insight into the themes and contexts presented in the narrative, making it an engaging choice for readers who appreciate a rich visual accompaniment to the written word.

      Moths of the Limberlost with Original Photographs (But in Bw)
    • The Song Of The Cardinal

      • 60 stránek
      • 3 hodiny čtení
      5,0(1)Ohodnotit

      The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance. While it may contain imperfections typical of older texts, such as marks and notations, the reprint aims to honor the original's cultural value. This edition is part of a commitment to protect and promote literature, offering readers an affordable, high-quality version that remains true to the original work.

      The Song Of The Cardinal
    • Republication of a 1921 novel about James Lewis MacFarlane, a young WWI soldier who walks away from the rehabilitation hospital where he has been sent to recover from his wounds, and whose courage and kindness are rewarded by adventure, happiness, and love.

      The Keeper of the Bees
    • Laddie

      • 416 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení
      4,3(3802)Ohodnotit

      Originally published: New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1917. With new introd.

      Laddie