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Laura Ingalls Wilder (February 7, 1867 – February 10, 1957) was an American author. She authored the series of historical fiction books for children based on her childhood in a pioneer family. The most well-known of her books is Little House on the Prairie.
Early life and marriage
Laura Elizabeth Ingalls Wilder was born in Pepin, Wisconsin to parents Charles Phillip and Caroline Lake (Quiner) Ingalls. Charles' paternal grandmother was Margaret Delano, of the famed Delano family, and was a descendant of Mayflower passenger Richard Warren. Laura was the second of their five children: Mary, who later in her life became blind, Laura, Caroline, whom they called Carrie, Freddy, who died at nine months old, and Grace. Many details of Laura's family life through adolescence are chronicled in her semi-autobiographical "Little House" book series. She and her family moved extensively throughout the Midwestern United States during her childhood. Although she was a bright student, her education was rather sporadic, a result of her family often living in isolated areas where schools were not yet established, or the family's finances resulting in Laura interrupting her schooling to earn money. The family eventually settled in De Smet, Dakota Territory, where she attended school more regularly and worked as a seamstress and teacher. Laura ended her teaching career in 1885 when she married homesteader Almanzo Wilder (1857–1949). At that time, married women were not permitted to teach. She had two children: the novelist, journalist and political theorist Rose Wilder Lane (1886–1968), and an unnamed son, who died soon after birth in 1889. More on [ Laura Ingalls Wilder ]
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Little House on the Prairie :: Dramas
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Cap Garland - Oscar Cap Edmund Garland, hero of the Little House books. Includes biographical information and an interview with Cap's great-niece, and provides links to other websites regarding the author.
Definitive Laura Ingalls Wilder - Devoted to Laura Ingalls Wilder and her nine Little House books. Includes history of television series, music, characters, period arts and crafts, and recipes.
Genealogy of Almanzo and Laura Ingalls Wilder - Family tree and a discussion of the discrepancies between census records and the stories recorded in Wilder's books.
Ingalls Homestead - Home of Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House stories. Includes history, virtual tour, and how to visit in person.
Iowa College for the Blind during the Mary A. Ingalls era - Historical view of this institution as it relates to Laura's sister, Mary.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Book Covers - Early edition covers of Laura Ingalls Wilder books, illustrated by Helen Sewell Mildred Boyle.
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Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum - Visitors information for the house in Mansfield, Missouri.
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Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society, Inc. - Contains teacher notes, and details of membership and events.
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Little House - A fan site which contains a chat room and message board for discussion of the author and her works.
Little House Site Tours - Links to tours of places in the life and books of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
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My Little House on the Prairie Page - Fansite for the Little House book series including simple synopses, activities, and trivia.
Nothing But Rose - Fun site for all ages on Laura Ingalls Wilder's daughter, Rose.
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The Dakotagirl - Includes photographs and information about sites mentioned in the books, or visited by Wilder.
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University of Missouri: Laura Ingalls Wilder - Contains William Holtz's synopsis and review of The Ghost in the Little House: A Life of Rose Wilder Lane.
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