I am one of those people that love the story behind the story. After I read a book I love to do more research on the subject especially if it's historical fact or fiction. I have read all of The Little House books as well as seen every episode of the television show in my lifetime but I've never really delved too much into the history of it all until I read The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder by Marta McDowell.
Talk about bringing back good memories! Reading all of The Little House series I already felt like I knew Laura Ingalls Wilder and her world but this book takes you even deeper into the details about the actual landscape that surrounded her throughout her life. You feel like you are actually seeing these wonderful sights with her and through her eyes. The photography and illustrations are just beautiful and you would think that a book about landscape would be drab but it really does hold your attention.
The part I was most impressed with was the amount of details in this book. There are resources to help you grow your own Little House garden as well as a comprehensive list of all the plants that Laura grew, pictures of her family, maps, etc. This book is a plethora of information and great for horticulturists and history buffs alike! I would love to be able to re-read the books and have this book beside me as a companion. It truly does make the stories come to life.
Highly recommend!
*I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
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