Freckles [Annotated] Review
This edition includes a brief biography of the author based on information from Wikipedia.
Gene Stratton-Porter's novel, Freckles, was published in 1904. It is the story of a young orphan, nicknamed Freckles, who has only one hand. Because he is different, Freckles has faced harsh treatment throughout his life, but he eventually obtains a job working for McLean, the manager of a big lumber company. Freckles must live in the Limberlost and protect it for the next year. Although he is alone, the experience of living in the swamp proves to be beneficial and life-altering.
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