"A Daughter of the Land" by Gene Stratton-Porter is a story about a girl named Kate Bates wanting to be free and make her own choices in a time when families and society had different expectations for women. Kate, one of many kids in her family, dreams of going to school and being her own boss. She feels stuck doing chores at home, and she thinks about what she's worth and what she wants for her life. After disagreeing with her mother about her dreams, Kate decides to do something about it and get an education because she feels like her family doesn't appreciate her. She goes to her brother Adam's house, which makes her want to be independent even more. Kate's strong personality helps her fight against the rules that her family and society have made for her.
A Daughter of the Land
By Gene Stratton-Porter
In a time of strict expectations, a young woman dares to chase her dreams of independence and education, defying her family and society to find her own path.
Summary
About the AuthorGene Stratton-Porter, born Geneva Grace Stratton, was an American writer, nature photographer, and naturalist from Wabash County, Indiana. In 1917 Stratton-Porter urged legislative support for the conservation of Limberlost Swamp and other wetlands in Indiana. She was also a silent film-era producer who founded her own production company, Gene Stratton Porter Productions, in 1924.
Gene Stratton-Porter, born Geneva Grace Stratton, was an American writer, nature photographer, and naturalist from Wabash County, Indiana. In 1917 Stratton-Porter urged legislative support for the conservation of Limberlost Swamp and other wetlands in Indiana. She was also a silent film-era producer who founded her own production company, Gene Stratton Porter Productions, in 1924.
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