A companion to Cadron Creek’s Prairie Primer
Laura Ingalls Wilder Country
The People and Places Behind the Life and Books of Laura Ingalls Wilder
By William T. Anderson
William Anderson takes us on an enchanting tour through the inspiration for Laura Ingalls Wilder’s stories — the life of her pioneering family. His detailed narrative is interspersed with family portraits and numerous photographs — pictures of special treasures such as Pa’s fiddle and the family Bible and of each of the actual areas where Laura lived. Reading this book is like visiting the sites described in person!
Cadroncreek –
Wonderful Resource
03/05/2011 – by Mrs. White from http://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.com/2011/02/prairie-primer.html
Laura Ingalls Wilder Country
This large book is packed with vivid, full color and black-and-white photographs. It was written and compiled by William Anderson. It is described as “The people and places in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s life and books.” The pictures are gorgeous and fascinating! There is background information and little known facts throughout. You will see pictures of the current Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum in Walnut Grove Minnesota.
There is an actual wedding picture in here of Ma and Pa Ingalls! You’ll also see the family Bible, Grace as a baby, the three oldest girls when they were little and Ma and Pa when they were older. They are not at all what I imagined! They look so real! This is a wonderful resource to understand the history of the family and the background of life in the 1800’s, in general.