The world of Laura Ingalls Wilder : the frontier landscapes that inspired The Little House Books
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.
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- ISBN: 9781604697278
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Physical Description
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396 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), colour maps ; 24 cm - Edition First edition.
- Publisher Portland, Oregon : Timber Press, 2017.
Content descriptions
General Note: | "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. |
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |