Books like Little house on Rocky Ridge by Roger Lea MacBride
In 1894, a family departing from Dakota embarks on a long and difficult journey to Missouri, driven by the hope of a fresh start. Their path is filled with the challenges of frontier life, as they navigate harsh terrain and uncertain conditions. Settling on Rocky Ridge, they begin to build a new home and community, embodying the resilience and determination of pioneer families in the American West.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Roger Lea MacBride
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