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Stewart, Elinore Pruitt
1878
Letters of a Woman Homesteader
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"Letters of a Woman Homesteader" by Elinore Pruitt Stewart is a collection of personal letters written in the early 20th century. The book details the experiences of Elinore, a widowed young mother, who relocates to Wyoming in search of a new life for herself and her daughter Jerrine. Through her correspondence with a friend, Elinore narrates her journey from Denver to her new homestead, which is rich in vivid descriptions of the stark beauty of frontier life and the challenges she faces as a woman pioneering in a male-dominated society. At the start of the narrative, Elinore shares her arrival in Burnt Fork, Wyoming, filled with lively impressions of her new surroundings and the quirky characters she encounters, including her employer, Mr. Stewart. Despite the hardships, including difficult travel and the challenges of homesteading, her letters exhibit a sense of humor and resilience. She expresses her love for the land, the joys of motherhood, and her determination to build a fulfilling life. The opening segment sets the tone for an engaging exploration of frontier life, blending humor, hardship, and the triumph of spirit, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the historical experiences of women in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Frontier and pioneer life -- Wyoming
Wyoming -- Biography
Stewart, Elinore Pruitt, 1878- -- Correspondence
Ranch life -- Wyoming -- History
Pioneers -- Wyoming -- Correspondence
Women pioneers -- Wyoming -- Correspondence
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Children's History
Category: Biographies
Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches
Category: History - American
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