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Start with Freckles and continue through all 2 books in the listed reading order.

2 books
Published 1904 to 1909
Status: Likely complete

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Freckles

Start with Freckles

Book 1 by Gene Stratton Porter • Published 1904

Freckles centers on a one handed Irish orphan who takes a job guarding valuable timber in the Limberlost Swamp. As he patrols the wild borderland, he discovers birds, friendships, and first love, and must face down th...

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Limberlost reading order

Ends with A Girl of the Limberlost

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    Freckles

    Book 1:Freckles

    Gene Stratton Porter • 1904

    Freckles centers on a one handed Irish orphan who takes a job guarding valuable timber in the Limberlost Swamp. As he patrols the wild borderland, he discovers birds, friendships, and first love, and must face down th...

  2. 2
    A Girl of the Limberlost

    Book 2:A Girl of the Limberlost

    Gene Stratton Porter • 1909

    A Girl of the Limberlost follows Elnora Comstock, a determined farm girl whose mother resents her, as she struggles to pay for school in rural Indiana. Collecting moths and artifacts from the nearby swamp, she slowly...

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Limberlost FAQ

What is the best order to read the Limberlost series?

The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Freckles.

How many books are in the Limberlost series?

There are 2 books currently listed in the Limberlost series on GurusReads.

Where should I start with the Limberlost series?

New readers should start with Freckles, the first book in the reading order.

Is the Limberlost series complete?

Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1904 to 1909.