The Selected Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder

Laura Ingalls Wilder, William Anderson

eBook - 2016

New York Times Bestseller: "Wilder's letters display a writer who kept her head amid growing fame, remaining sweet, down-to-earth, and immensely likable." —Publishers WeeklyAvailable for the first time, these letters of one of America's most beloved authors are a treasure trove that offers new and unexpected understanding of her life and work. The Selected Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder is a vibrant, deeply personal portrait of this revered American writer, illuminating her thoughts, travels, philosophies, career, and dealings with family, friends, and fans as never before—a fresh look at the adult life of the author in her own words. Gathered from museums and archives and personal collections, the letters span over... sixty years of Wilder's life, from 1894–1956, and shed new light on Wilder's day-to-day life. Here we see her as a businesswoman and author—with insights into her beloved Little House books; her legendary editor, Ursula Nordstrom;... more