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The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder
- The Frontier Landscapes that Inspired the Little House Books
- Narrated by: Donna Postel
- Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, Art & Literature
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"A long time ago, when all the grandfathers and grandmothers of today were little boys and little girls or very small babies, or perhaps not even born, Pa and Ma and Mary and Laura and Baby Carrie left their little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin." So begins the first of a series of primarily autobiographical books for children that would give 20th century America a look at what it was like when the country was still young and the West was a largely empty, untamed wilderness.
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an overview only
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- Unabridged
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Generations of children have fallen in love with the pioneer saga of the Ingalls family, of Pa and Ma, Laura and her sisters, and their loyal dog. Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books have taught millions of Americans about frontier life, giving inspiration to many and in the process becoming icons of our national identity. Yet few realize that this best-selling series wandered far from the actual history of the Ingalls family and from what Laura herself understood to be central truths about pioneer life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very Interested!!
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Publisher's Summary
The universal appeal of Laura Ingalls Wilder springs from a life lived in partnership with the land, on farms she and her family settled across the Northeast and Midwest. In this revealing exploration of Wilder's deep connection with the natural world, Marta McDowell follows the wagon trail of the beloved Little House series. You'll learn details about Wilder's life and inspirations, pinpoint the Ingalls and Wilder homestead claims on authentic archival maps, and learn to grow the plants and vegetables featured in the series. Excerpts from Wilder's books, letters, and diaries bring to light her profound appreciation for the landscapes at the heart of her world.
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- Maurizio
- 03-07-19
For fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder
A beautiful book for all fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder and her little house on the praire series. Much background information of her life, her parents, Almanzo and her dauther. Donna Postel is a great narrator - what a lovely book!
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