Bibliograph

The world of Laura Ingalls Wilder, the frontier landscapes that inspired the Little House books, by Marta McDowell

Type

Label

The world of Laura Ingalls Wilder, the frontier landscapes that inspired the Little House books, by Marta McDowell

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 353-375) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The world of Laura Ingalls Wilder

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

967202670

Responsibility statement

by Marta McDowell

Sub title

the frontier landscapes that inspired the Little House books

Summary

"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

Table Of Contents

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

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