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- The lost novella of naturalist and best-selling romantic novelist, GENE STRATTON-PORTER. - 'Her narrative is entertaining, her enthusiasm catching, and her revelations so stimulating' NEW YORK TIMES. - 'One of the small group of writers whose success, both in England and in... Read Full Overview

A recently discovered work of Gene Stratton-Porter, this work was a prize winner in the American Humane Society's contest of 1893 and was published anonymously. It is the fictional story of the Shanes, a farm family of Indiana in the late 19th century. 4 3/4 x 7 1/8. PB. 96pp... Read Full Overview

A recently discovered work of Gene Stratton-Porter, this work was a prize winner in the American Humane Society's contest of 1893 and was published anonymously. It is the fictional story of the Shanes, a farm family of Indiana in the late 19th century.

This is the story of the Shanes, a farm family of Indiana in the late nineteenth century. Farmer Shane and his son Tom viciously mistreat the animals in and around their farm. Horses are whipped and overworked cats and dogs are kicked birds and chickens are shot "for practise"... Read Full Overview