A World Long Past
Ingalls Wilder’s books are fascinating in their portrayal of the American homestead lifestyle in the second half of the 19th century. Her beautiful stories depict a world long past that continues to captivate readers.
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The author’s legacy is impressive. Even today, the Little House books are considered among the most remarkable American young adult novels of all time. We have delved into the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder to discover how much of the seminal series is really based on fact and how much is fiction.