The world of Laura Ingalls Wilder : the frontier landscapes that inspired the Little House books / by Marta McDowell.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Portland, Oregon : Timber Press, 2017Edition: First editionDescription: 396 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781604697278
- 160469727X
- Wilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957 -- Homes and haunts
- Wilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957. Little house books
- Wilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957 -- Knowledge -- 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
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book
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Main Library | Biography | Wilder, L. M138 | Available | 33111008821874 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
"If you loved Wilder's books, or if you garden with a child who loves her books, you will enjoy the read." -- San Francisco Chronicle
In this revealing exploration of Laura Ingalls 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 how 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.
Featuring the beloved illustrations by Helen Sewell and Garth Williams, plus hundreds of historic and contemporary photographs, The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder is a treasure that honors Laura's wild and beautiful life.
"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.
"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.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 353-375) and index.