Farmer Boy (Little House, 2) [Paperback] Wilder, Laura Ingalls and Williams, Garth

Description

Shows signs of wear. Jacket may be torn, cover may have creases, pages have some writing and highlighting. May have some water damage. May be a former library book. If you are buying a box set item, the box may not be included.

This well-loved copy of “Farmer Boy” by Laura Ingalls Wilder offers a glimpse into the life of a young boy growing up on a prosperous 19th-century farm in Upstate New York. Published in 1933, it is the second book in Wilder’s beloved “Little House” series, which chronicles the adventures of her pioneer family as they journey westward across the American frontier. While not autobiographical like the other books, “Farmer Boy” provides a fascinating contrast to the Ingalls’ hardscrabble existence, depicting the bountiful harvests, abundant food, and relative comforts of Almanzo Wilder’s childhood home.

Despite its well-worn condition, this edition holds historical significance as a window into a bygone era, capturing the daily routines, seasonal rhythms, and rich traditions of a farming family in the late 1800s. Wilder’s vivid descriptions of farm life, from maple sugaring to hog butchering, offer a rare and authentic portrayal of rural American life before industrialization. For collectors and readers alike, this copy invites exploration of Wilder’s enduring literary legacy and her role in shaping our understanding of the pioneering spirit that forged the nation.