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This sampler gathers the autobiographical pieces that Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote for magazines and newspapers about her early years on the frontier. The writings paint a vivid picture of log cabins, covered wagons, and farm life, reflecting Wilder’s strong‑minded resilience. Included are also excerpts from the writings of her daughter Rose, whose career spanned the 1920s to the 1960s, providing a complementary perspective from an independent woman who also documented her experiences. Together, the texts present a personal testament to nearly a century of American frontier and family life, seen through the eyes of two remarkable women.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Laura Ingalls Wilder
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