Christine Woodside

"Generations of children have fallen in love with the pioneer saga of the Ingalls family, of Pa and Ma, Laura and her sisters, and their loyal dog, Jack. Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books have taught millions of Americans about frontier life, giving inspiration to many and in the process becoming icons of our national identity. Yet few realize that this cherished bestselling series wandered far from the actual history of the Ingalls family...

A practical guide to moving to a more rural area and becoming more self-reliant, with advice on building a barn, remodeling an older home, beekeeping, rising livestock, and land conservation.