01963cam a22003133u 4500 533 UtSlPG 20260610133032.0 m cr n 260607r1996||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL PS Stratton-Porter, Gene, 1863-1924 The Song of the Cardinal Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1996 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1996-05-01 "The Song of the Cardinal" by Gene Stratton-Porter is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to the vibrant and adventurous life of a young cardinal bird as he embarks on his journey of growth, experience, and courtship in the Limberlost swamp and beyond. The book explores themes of nature, beauty, and the trials of love through the lens of the avian world. The opening of the novel focuses on the young cardinal's joy in the abundant life surrounding him, filled with sunshine, fruit, and companionship in the Limberlost. As he grows, he experiences the challenges of finding his place in this world, learning important survival skills, and eventually venturing beyond the swamp to seek new adventures and a mate. The reader is introduced to the captivating setting of the Limberlost, rich with other bird species, vegetation, and the thrill of discovery as the cardinal navigates through both the beauty and dangers of his environment, all while highlighting the importance of family and the longing for love. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Birds Nature study Cardinals (Birds) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/533 42661 42661