Laura Ingalls Wilder and the American Frontier: Five PerspectivesDwight M. Miller The five essays presented here originated as papers for a September 1998 conference hosted by the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch, Iowa, which is where Wilder's papers are held. Written by professors of history, English, women's studies, American studies, and a fourth grade school teacher, each essay offers insight into the life and work of the beloved author of "The Little House" books, as well as discussion of themes related to memory, fiction, history, and art. Editor Miller supplies a substantial introduction, an afterword, and suggestions for further research. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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Grad | 1 |
The Frontier of the Little House | 29 |
The Little House Books in American Culture | 45 |
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