A Daughter of the Land

A Daughter of the Land is a novel written by Gene Stratton-Porter, first published in 1918. The story follows the life of Kate Bates, a strong and independent woman who grows up on a farm in rural Indiana in the late 19th century. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, including poverty, sexism, and family drama, Kate is determined to make a life for herself and her family. She learns to farm the land, manages to acquire her own property, and eventually becomes a successful businesswoman. Along the way, she also experiences love and loss, and must navigate the complexities of relationships with men. The novel is a powerful portrayal of a woman's struggle for independence and self-determination in a time when societal expectations for women were restrictive and limiting. It is a timeless story of perseverance, resilience, and the triumph of the human spirit.1918. Stratton-Porter was an American feminist, environmentalist, photographer and one of Indiana's most famous female authors. Many of her writings were moralistic and romantic novels. The protagonist in A Daughter of the Land is the youngest daughter of a prosperous Indiana farm family, who fulfills her dream to own her own farm. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.