“Pa did not like a country so old and worn out that the hunting was poor. He wanted to go west. For two years he had wanted to go west and take a homestead, but Ma did not want to leave the settled country.” – Laura Ingalls Wilder
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I read those books as a child and again a few years ago to a niece. It was interesting being able to read between the lines with age, experience, and hopefully some wisdom. Particularly in “The Long Winter.”
great series….love it….
Oh, yes. The Long Winter was quite instructive. For many reasons. The sense of community being important.
Carry on