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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 By Gene Stratton-Porter

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 anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare's... Read Full Overview