Gene Stratton Porter, Best-Seller

"Gene Stratton Porter, Best-Seller by Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County" is a publication prepared by the staff of the Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County, likely in the mid-20th century. This is a biographical account that discusses the life and literary contributions of Gene Stratton Porter, a notable American author known for her romantic and nature-based novels. The book examines her upbringing, personal experiences, and the profound impact she had in popularizing nature writing during the early 20th century. The text provides a comprehensive overview of Gene Stratton Porter's life, highlighting her journey from a rural upbringing in Indiana to becoming a best-selling author. It delves into her significant works, such as "Freckles," "Girl of the Limberlost," and "At the Foot of the Rainbow," which often intertwine romantic narratives with themes of nature and wildlife. The publication also emphasizes her role as a photographer and naturalist, showcasing her dedication to studying and preserving the environment. Through her storytelling and remarkable ability to engage readers with the natural world, Porter inspired countless readers to appreciate and explore the outdoors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is a public library system located in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1895 as the Fort Wayne Public Library, the library served residents with 3,606 books out of a single room in City Hall. Today the library system includes a main library and 13 branch libraries in Fort Wayne and throughout the county. The 367,000 square feet (34,100 m2) Main Library Branch in downtown Fort Wayne is home to the Fred J. Reynolds Historical Genealogy Department which holds the largest public genealogy collection in the United States.