West From Home

Written by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Book #11 in the Little House Nonfiction series

Journey through 1915 San Francisco via vivid letters capturing a world of wonder.

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124 pages· 1080L

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In 1915, Laura Ingalls Wilder embarks on a solo journey to San Francisco, leaving her husband, Almanzo, behind on their Missouri farm. Through her letters home, she paints a vivid picture of a world transformed, describing the city as a 'fairyland.' These letters, filled with rich details and accompanied by photographs, offer a unique glimpse into early 20th-century travel and life. What wonders and challenges await Laura in this vibrant city, and how will her experiences shape her perspective? Discover the magic and mystery of her unforgettable adventure.

From the publisher

This fascinating firsthand account of life and travel in the early twentieth century includes 24 pages of photographs.

“It is like a fairyland.” So Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the beloved Little House series, described her 1915 voyage to San Francisco to visit her daughter, Rose Wilder Lane. Laura’s husband, Almanzo, was unable to leave their Missouri farm; her faithful letters home, vividly describing every detail of her journey, have been gathered here.

Perfect for supplementary classroom or homeschool research.

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