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Gene Stratton-Porter's classic nature story about the life of a cardinal living along the Wabash River in the rural Midwest. The Wabash flows through Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.

"The Song of the Cardinal" is a novel by Gene Stratton-Porter, first published in 1903. The story follows the life of a cardinal bird, Redwing, and his family as they navigate the changing seasons and the dangers of the natural world. Through Redwing's eyes, readers are taken... Read Full Overview

A wonderful story of a male cardinal puffed-up with pride, who is searching for a wife.

""The Song of the Cardinal"" is a heartwarming novel written by Gene Stratton-Porter. The story revolves around a beautiful red cardinal named Redbird, who lives in the woods with his mate, Mrs. Redbird. Redbird is a talented singer and loves to sing his heart out every morning... Read Full Overview

He darted through the orange orchard searching for slugs for his breakfast, and between whiles he rocked on the branches and rang over his message of encouragement to men. The song of the Cardinal was overflowing with joy, for this was his holiday, his playtime. The southern... Read Full Overview

He darted through the orange orchard searching for slugs for his breakfast, and between whiles he rocked on the branches and rang over his message of encouragement to men. The song of the Cardinal was overflowing with joy, for this was his holiday, his playtime. The southern... 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 is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

The Song of the Cardinal is a novel written by Gene Stratton-Porter, an American author known for her nature writing and conservation efforts. The book tells the story of a male cardinal who lives in a forest and loves to sing. He is admired by all the other birds in the forest,... Read Full Overview

The Song of the Cardinal by Gene Stratton-Porter is one of the greatest works in the field of children's literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

"The Song of the Cardinal" from Porter Gene Stratton. American author, amateur naturalist, wildlife photographer (1863-1924).