Do you know anything about the Limberlost?

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I am trying to get rid of some of our many books. My goal is to choose five for each month to read. Once I've read them I will decide whether to dispose of them or not. At the moment, they are all books I've read previously although perhaps many years ago. One I've just finished is called The Song of the Cardinal and is by Gene Stratton Porter. I also have A Girl of the Limberlost by the same author which my mother gave to me as compensation for having to have my tonsils out when I was about 10. I wasn't impressed at the time! Gene Stratton Porter lived from 1863 to 1924 and was a strong supporter for the conservation of the wetlands of Indiana. She wrote novels as well as columns for national magazines and some of her works were translated into other languages, including Braille. She was also one of the first women to open a movie studio after being dissatisfied with the interpretation of her novels by other studios. As a wildlife photographer, she specialised in the birds and moths of the Limberlost Swamp. I am wondering if any MyLot Americans know of her works? I'm sure I've seen mention of the limberlost from time to time. As Stratton-Porter loved owls, I've added a photo of an owl seen in our area.