A Girl of the Limberlost | Social Concerns
In A Girl of the Limberlost, as in Freckles, a major concern is nature, especially the Limberlost Swamp. Useful outdoor work restores Philip Ammon's physical and psychological health, sharpens his social perceptions, and generally enhances his manliness. From the swamp Elnora Comstock gains an education superior to that any college can provide, and her responsibility is to persuade others of nature's importance so that the Limberlost, its creatures, and other elements of nature will be respected and preserved.
A secondary concern is self-improvement. One important...
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