Freckles
Gene Stratton-Porter set this beloved novel in the Limberlost, the great Indiana wetland she knew and studied firsthand. Freckles is a one-handed orphan, unsure of his own worth, who takes a lonely job guarding a valuable stand of timber against thieves. Fear of the swamp gives way to wonder as he learns its birds, moths, and moods, and his courage grows along with his knowledge. Into this world comes a girl he calls the Swamp Angel, and with her a chance at love and a family he never expected. Blending nature writing with a warm coming-of-age story, the book made the Limberlost famous and remains one of Stratton-Porter’s best-loved works. First published in 1904 and free to read in this PDF and EPUB edition.
About the Author
Gene Stratton-Porter (1863-1924) was an American author, naturalist, and nature photographer. Devoted to Indiana’s Limberlost wetland, she wove her careful field study of birds and moths into best-selling novels and nature books, and later became one of the era’s first women to run her own…
See all books by Gene Stratton-Porter →
Listen to Freckles Audiobook Free
Listen to Freckles by Gene Stratton-Porter free online. The full audiobook (8 hr 43 min, 20 chapters, read by volunteer narrators) streams free on this page.
Freckles (1904) is a public domain work.
| # | Chapter | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 - Wherein Great Risks Are Taken | 23:38 | |
| 2 | 02 - Wherein Freckles Proves His Mettle | 22:09 | |
| 3 | 03 - Wherein a Feather Falls | 38:03 | |
| 4 | 04 - Wherein Freckles Faces Trouble Bravely | 1:04:34 | |
| 5 | 05 - Wherein an Angel Materializes | 29:23 | |
| 6 | 06 - Wherein a Fight Occurs | 24:26 | |
| 7 | 07 - Wherein Freckles Wins Honor | 12:55 | |
| 8 | 08 - Wherein Freckles Meets a Man of Affairs | 29:11 | |
| 9 | 09 - Wherein the Limberlost Falls upon Mrs. Duncan | 11:43 | |
| 10 | 10 - Wherein Freckles Strives Mightily | 13:04 | |
| 11 | 11 - Wherein the Butterflies Go on a Spree | 16:38 | |
| 12 | 12 - Wherein Black Jack Captures Freckles | 30:47 | |
| 13 | 13 - Wherein the Angel Releases Freckles | 23:27 | |
| 14 | 14 - Wherein Freckles Nurses a Heartache | 29:40 | |
| 15 | 15 - Wherein Freckles and the Angel Try Taking a Picture | 16:23 | |
| 16 | 16 - Wherein the Angel Locates a Rare Tree | 21:15 | |
| 17 | 17 - Wherein Freckles Offers His Life for His Love | 30:25 | |
| 18 | 18 - Wherein Freckles Refuses Love Without Knowledge | 38:19 | |
| 19 | 19 - Wherein Freckles Finds His Birthright | 24:40 | |
| 20 | 20 - Wherein Freckles Returns to the Limberlost | 22:31 |
Prefer reading? Read Freckles online free or download the PDF and EPUB above.
