Books like Prairie fires by Caroline Fraser
Caroline Fraser, editor of the Library of America edition of the Little House books, delivers a meticulously researched biography that examines both Laura Ingalls Wilder and her daughter Rose. Drawing on unpublished manuscripts, personal letters, financial records, and other primary sources, Fraser provides new perspectives on their lives and the broader pioneer experience. The book offers readers a deeper understanding of the women who crafted one of America’s most beloved literary series, while situating their stories within the context of frontier and pioneer life in the United States.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Caroline Fraser
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