The world of Laura Ingalls Wilder :the frontier landscapes that inspired The Little House books

Book 2017

"This lushly illustrated book from bestselling author Marta McDowell examines Laura Ingalls Wilder's relationship to the landscape and illuminates how it inspired the beloved Little House Books" -- Provided by publisher.

Item Details & Discovery

Explore Topics & Themes:

Family farms United States

Frontier and pioneer life United States

Gardening United States

Gardens in literature

Nature in literature

Wilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957 Homes and haunts

Wilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957 Knowledge and learning Botany

Wilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957. Little house books

Women pioneers United States Biography

More in this Genre:

Biographies

View technical details & catalog information

ISBN:

9781604697278
160469727X

Edition:

First edition

Description:

390 pages ; 23 cm

Other Title:

Laura Ingalls Wilder and the landscapes of the American frontier

Notes:

"Prologue -- A Life on the Land -- Clearing the Land: The Wisconsin Woods -- Preparing the Soil: A New York Farm -- Harrowing: The Prairie of Kansas, Indian Territory -- Making a Better Garden: Creekside in Minnesota and Iowa -- Ripening: The Dakota Prairie -- Reaping: Settled Farm and Settled Town -- Threshing: From Great Plains to Ozark Ridges -- Saving Seed: Rocky Ridge Farm -- Putting Food By: The Rock House and the Farmhouse -- Wilder Gardens -- Visiting Wilder Gardens -- Growing a Wilder Garden -- Source Abbreviations -- Plants for a Wilder Garden -- Recommended Reading
Includes bibliographical references and index

Control Number:

2216941

View in Classic Catalog