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

McDowell, Marta, (author.).

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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781604697278
  • ISBN: 160469727X
  • Physical Description: 396 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: Portland, Oregon : Timber Press, 2017.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 353-375) and index.
Formatted Contents 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.
Subject:
Wilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957 > Homes and haunts.
Wilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957. Little house books.
Wilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957 > Knowledge and learning > Botany.
Authors, American > 20th century > Biography.
Women pioneers > United States > Biography.
Frontier and pioneer life > United States.
Family farms > United States.
Gardening > United States.
Gardens in literature.
Nature in literature.
Genre:
Biographies.

Available copies

  • 23 of 25 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 2 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 25 total copies.
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