Millions of readers of Little House on the Prairie believe they know Laura Ingalls - the pioneer girl who survived blizzards and near-starvation on the Great Plains, and the woman who wrote the famous autobiographical books. But the true stop/ of her life has never been fully told. Now, drawing on unpublished manuscripts, letters, diaries, and land and financial records, Caroline Fraser - the editor of the Library of America edition of the Little House series - masterfully fills in the gaps in Wilder's biography, setting ...
Read More
Millions of readers of Little House on the Prairie believe they know Laura Ingalls - the pioneer girl who survived blizzards and near-starvation on the Great Plains, and the woman who wrote the famous autobiographical books. But the true stop/ of her life has never been fully told. Now, drawing on unpublished manuscripts, letters, diaries, and land and financial records, Caroline Fraser - the editor of the Library of America edition of the Little House series - masterfully fills in the gaps in Wilder's biography, setting the record straight regarding charges of ghostwriting that have swirled around the books and uncovering the grown-up story behind the most influential childhood epic of pioneer life. Set against nearly a century of epochal change, from the Homestead Act and the Indian Wars to the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression, Wilder's dramatic life provides a unique perspective on American history and our national mythology of self-reliance. Offering fresh insight and new discoveries about Wilder's life and times, Prairie Fires is the definitive book about Wilder and her world.
Read Less
Add this copy of Prairie Fires: the American Dreams of Laura Ingalls to cart. $2.56, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published 2017 by Metropolitan Books.
Add this copy of Prairie Fires: the American Dreams of Laura Ingalls to cart. $2.56, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 2017 by Metropolitan Books.
Add this copy of Prairie Fires: the American Dreams of Laura Ingalls to cart. $2.56, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2017 by Metropolitan Books.
Add this copy of Prairie Fires: the American Dreams of Laura Ingalls to cart. $2.56, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2017 by Metropolitan Books.
Add this copy of Prairie Fires: the American Dreams of Laura Ingalls to cart. $2.57, good condition, Sold by More Than Words rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Waltham, MA, UNITED STATES, published 2017 by Metropolitan Books.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. . All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofit job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.
Add this copy of Prairie Fires: the American Dreams of Laura Ingalls to cart. $2.62, very good condition, Sold by Goodwill rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brooklyn Park, MN, UNITED STATES, published 2017 by Metropolitan Books.
Add this copy of Prairie Fires: the American Dreams of Laura Ingalls to cart. $2.62, good condition, Sold by Goodwill rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brooklyn Park, MN, UNITED STATES, published 2017 by Metropolitan Books.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. There is handwriting, stickers or numbers inside the front cover Cover/Case has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CD's, slipcovers and other accessories may not be included.
Add this copy of Prairie Fires: the American Dreams of Laura Ingalls to cart. $2.62, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brooklyn Park, MN, UNITED STATES, published 2017 by Metropolitan Books.
Add this copy of Prairie Fires: the American Dreams of Laura Ingalls to cart. $3.13, good condition, Sold by Dream Books Co. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Denver, CO, UNITED STATES, published 2017 by Metropolitan Books.
Add this copy of Prairie Fires: the American Dreams of Laura Ingalls to cart. $3.59, very good condition, Sold by newlegacybooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Annandale, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2017 by Metropolitan Books.
I was pleased to have gotten this book. It really was a good biography, not only about the family of Laura Ingalls Wilder and her daughter (Who I could have choked!), but the history of our Midwestern states and the government at the time. I enjoyed the photos (would have liked more). Great detail.
Caroline Fraser; Ph.D., you did an excellent job!
