A Lantern in Her Hand (Puffin Classics)

Aldrich, Bess Streeter

ISBN 10: 0140384286 / ISBN 13: 9780140384284

Published by Viking Books for Young Readers, 1997

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Synopsis:

The classic story of Abbie and Will Deal--pioneers who left everything behind for a new life on America's frontier.

Abbie Mackenzie dreamed of becoming a fine lady like her aristocratic grandmother, devoting herself to music and art. But at eighteen Abbie found a different dream, turning away from the promise of a comfortable life as a doctor's wife to marry handsome, quiet Will Deal. Together, they eagerly accepted the challenge of homesteading in Nebraska territory, where the prairies stretched as far as the eye could see, and only the strongest survived for long.

For nearly 90 years, reader have cherished Abbie's story--an inspiring story of struggle against unexpected perils, of love and laughter, of the land she helped conquer and the family she raised.

About the Author: Bess Streeter Aldrich was one of Nebraska's most widely read and enjoyed authors. Her writing career spanned forty-some years, during which she published over 100 short stories and articles, nine novels, one novella, two books of short stories, and one omnibus. In her work, she emphasized family values and recorded accurately Midwest pioneering history. A Lantern in her Hand is based on her own family history.

Learn more about her at bessstreeteraldrich.com.

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Lantern in Her Hand (Puffin Classics)
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good