Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Do-over, Part Two

Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Do-over, Part Two

Author: The History Chicks | AIRWAVE April 10, 2026 Duration: 1:36:10
Laura Ingalls Wilder's books inspired us as children with a fascination for history. And her story has been with us since the beginning of the podcast, all of those years ago. She has deserved a second look from us for a long time! In part two of our series, we leave the Laura we are all familiar with from her pioneer stories and head off into a grittier chapter in her life. Tragedy seemed to stalk Laura and Almanzo relentlessly, until at last they found a home in the Ozarks near Mansfield, Missouri. We'll tell you about Laura's writing career BEFORE the one she's famous for, and the struggles that brought her to the precipice of glory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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