A Girl of the Limberlost
Gene Stratton-Porter
What began with the discovery of a glass negative—a teenage boy in a rocking chair, captivated by a story—became the spark that led me to retell and narrate this classic coming-of-age story.
A Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton-Porter published in 1909, is set in the lush, untamed Limberlost Swamp of northeastern Indiana. Gene Stratton-Porter drew inspiration from her childhood experiences in the Limberlost Swamp for her novels, including A Girl of the Limberlost. The book's vivid descriptions of the swamp's beauty and the challenges faced by its inhabitants have captivated readers for over a century.
A Girl of the Limberlost tells the story of Elnora Comstock, a young woman fighting against poverty and a difficult home life to claim an education. She finds solace, inspiration and literally funds her future by venturing into the swamp to collect rare moths and butterflies to sell to collectors.
More than just a classic coming-of-age tale, this novel is a powerful tribute to human resilience and the restorative beauty of nature.
Duration - 12h 32m.
Author - Gene Stratton-Porter.
Narrator - Sally Barron.
Published Date - Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Copyright - © 2026 Sally Barron Voice Overs ©.
Location:
United States
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Description:
What began with the discovery of a glass negative—a teenage boy in a rocking chair, captivated by a story—became the spark that led me to retell and narrate this classic coming-of-age story. A Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton-Porter published in 1909, is set in the lush, untamed Limberlost Swamp of northeastern Indiana. Gene Stratton-Porter drew inspiration from her childhood experiences in the Limberlost Swamp for her novels, including A Girl of the Limberlost. The book's vivid descriptions of the swamp's beauty and the challenges faced by its inhabitants have captivated readers for over a century. A Girl of the Limberlost tells the story of Elnora Comstock, a young woman fighting against poverty and a difficult home life to claim an education. She finds solace, inspiration and literally funds her future by venturing into the swamp to collect rare moths and butterflies to sell to collectors. More than just a classic coming-of-age tale, this novel is a powerful tribute to human resilience and the restorative beauty of nature. Duration - 12h 32m. Author - Gene Stratton-Porter. Narrator - Sally Barron. Published Date - Saturday, 17 January 2026. Copyright - © 2026 Sally Barron Voice Overs ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:15
Introduction
Duration:00:03:27
Chapter 1
Duration:00:39:21
Chapter 2
Duration:00:18:41
Chapter 3
Duration:00:21:34
Chapter 4
Duration:00:46:12
Chapter 5
Duration:00:25:18
Chapter 6
Duration:00:34:31
Chapter 7
Duration:00:49:39
Chapter 8
Duration:00:13:21
Chapter 9
Duration:00:27:05
Chapter 10
Duration:00:22:38
Chapter 11
Duration:00:32:02
Chapter 12
Duration:00:51:16
Chapter 13
Duration:00:33:29
Chapter 14
Duration:00:24:34
Chapter 15
Duration:00:27:53
Chapter 16
Duration:00:24:21
Chapter 17
Duration:00:31:04
Chapter 18
Duration:00:22:23
Chapter 19
Duration:00:28:37
Chapter 20
Duration:00:17:25
Chapter 21
Duration:00:32:45
Chapter 22
Duration:00:37:47
Chapter 23
Duration:00:26:01
Chapter 24
Duration:00:25:27
Chapter 25
Duration:00:32:49
Beyond the Porch
Duration:00:01:57
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:29