Laura's Album: A Remembrance Scrapbook of Laura Ingalls Wilder

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Gr. 3^-6. Noted Wilder historian Anderson has compiled a scrapbook of photos, early writings, letters, and drawings saved by Wilder and now preserved in various private and public collections throughout the U.S. The mementos are arranged by decade and explained in captions and a succinct account of the author's long and eventful life. Many of the photos were previously published in pamphlets available at the homesites, but the use of high-quality paper and modern printing techniques enhances their clarity, especially for the oldest images. The later chapters also contain material from the HarperCollins archives, including advertising posters, publicity photos, and reproductions of some of the original Helen Sewell illustrations. Appended with a detailed chronology and illustration credits, this is a worthy companion to the Little House series that should be welcomed wherever the stories are popular. Adult fans will be interested, too. Kay Weisman


Book Description
Though best known as the author of the Little House books, Laura Ingalls Wilder led a full, rich life that spanned almost a century of American history. All through her life Laura saved mementos of her past, including early writings, letters, drawings, and photographs, which have been lovingly preserved in private and public collections across the country.Now, for the first time ever, these photographs, writings, and memorabilia have been gathered together in one incredible volume by noted Little House historian William Anderson. Each gorgeous page of LAURA'S ALBUM is a doorway into the private world of Laura Ingalls Wilder, and offers a unique glimpse of what her life was like. Here is the fascinating true story of this remarkable pioneer woman's life as well as an unforgettable tale of our own American past.


Card catalog description
Photographs and mementos accompany an account of the life and literary career of the author of the well-loved "Little House" books.


About the Author
William Anderson has written many books of history, biography, and travel. As a teacher, he has often taught the books of Mark Twain, and he visited Twain's homesites while researching this book. He is also the author of the picture-book biography Pioneer Girl: The Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder and Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Biography. Mr. Anderson lives and writes in Michigan.


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A beautiful book, perfect as a gift for the older child who has read the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder or for the adult who grew up watching "Little House on the Prairie" on television. The book is presented as an old-fashioned album and contains a gift card. Photographs, letters and drawings from many private and public collections document the long and fascinating life of a woman whose writings not only told the story of her own family, but which painted a detailed picture of an era in the history of our country as well. Laura Ingalls was born in 1867 and in 1885 married Almanzo Wilder. Although she began writing articles for publication around 1910, it was not until 1932, after her daughter Rose became a successful writer, that Laura's book, Little House in the Big Woods, was published. The family had suffered many hardships, yet they persevered with a courage that today seems remarkable and which struck a chord with readers during the Depression years. Laura's stories became popular and a series of Little House books was planned. The eighth and final book, published when she was 73, chronicled her years of teaching and her marriage to Almanzo.


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