{"product_id":"the-world-of-laura-ingalls-wilder-the-frontier-landscapes-that-inspired-the-little-house-books-9781604697278","title":"The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Frontier Landscapes That Inspired the Little House Books","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"If you loved Wilder's books, or if you garden with a child who loves her books, you will enjoy the read.\" --\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this revealing exploration of Laura Ingalls Wilder's deep connection with the natural world, Marta McDowell follows the wagon trail of the beloved Little House series. You'll learn details about Wilder's life and inspirations, pinpoint the Ingalls and Wilder homestead claims on authentic archival maps, and learn how to grow the plants and vegetables featured in the series. Excerpts from Wilder's books, letters, and diaries bring to light her profound appreciation for the landscapes at the heart of her world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Featuring the beloved illustrations by Helen Sewell and Garth Williams, plus hundreds of historic and contemporary photographs, \u003ci\u003eThe World of Laura Ingalls Wilder\u003c\/i\u003e is a treasure that honors Laura's wild and beautiful life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Marta McDowell's writing has appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWoman's Day, Country Gardening\u003c\/i\u003e, and elsewhere\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e Her previous books include \u003ci\u003eBeatrix Potter's Gardening Life\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAll the Presidents' Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe World of Laura Ingalls Wilder\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEmily Dickinson's Gardening Life\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eUnearthing The Secret Garden\u003c\/i\u003e. She consults for public gardens and private clients, writes and lectures on gardening topics, and teaches landscape history and horticulture at the New York Botanical Garden, where she studied landscape design. She lives, writes, and gardens in Chatham, New Jersey. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Timber Press (OR)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50650061504786,"sku":"9781604697278","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e7511188-3939-49be-a5b1-eb59bd2be031.jpg?v=1733281796","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-world-of-laura-ingalls-wilder-the-frontier-landscapes-that-inspired-the-little-house-books-9781604697278","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}