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Gene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 - December 6, 1924), born Geneva Grace Stratton, was a Wabash County, Indiana, native who became a self-trained American author, nature photographer, and naturalist. In 1917 Stratton-Porter used her position and influence as a popular, well-known... Read Full Overview

This early 20th-century classic chronicles the adventures of an orphaned newspaper boy in his "hand-to-hand scuffle" with life in a midwestern metropolis. Gene Stratton-Porter's faith in the healing power of nature is also apparent, in a lovingly depicted tamarack swamp set near... Read Full Overview

This early 20th-century classic chronicles the adventures of an orphaned newspaper boy in his "hand-to-hand scuffle" with life in a midwestern metropolis. Gene Stratton-Porter's faith in the healing power of nature is also apparent, in a lovingly depicted tamarack swamp set near... Read Full Overview

Jimmy turned to step from the gutter to the sidewalk. Two things happened to him simultaneously: Mickey became a projectile. He smashed with the force of a wiry fist on the larger boy's head, while above both, an athletic arm gripped him by the collar. Douglas Bruce was hurrying... Read Full Overview

In "Michael O'Halloran," Gene Stratton-Porter crafts a poignant narrative centered around the deep and transformative relationship between a young boy, Michael, and a determined, self-reliant girl named Dawn. The novel is notable for its rich, descriptive style that reflects... Read Full Overview

Happy Home in Sunrise Alley "Aw KID, come on Be square " "You look out what you say to me." "But ain't you going to keep your word?" "Mickey, do you want your head busted?" "Naw But I did your work so you could loaf; now I want the pay you promised me." "Let's see you get it... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Michael O'Halloran is a novel written by Gene Stratton-Porter. The story revolves around a young orphan boy named Michael O'Halloran who lives in a children's home. Michael is a determined and resourceful boy who dreams of having a family and a home of his own. One day, he meets... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Michael O�������Halloran is a novel written by Gene Stratton-Porter and first published in 1915. The story follows the titular character, Michael, a young orphan boy who lives on the streets of Chicago. Despite his difficult circumstances,... Read Full Overview

Michael O'Halloran is a novel written by Gene Stratton-Porter. It tells the story of a young orphan boy named Michael who is taken in by a wealthy family in Chicago. Despite his difficult past, Michael is a kind and resourceful boy who quickly wins the hearts of his new family... Read Full Overview