Musical Memories of Laura Ingalls Wilder

by William Anderson

Presents thirteen traditional American songs that were familiar to the author of the Little House books, together with text and photographs relating the songs to the books and to American history.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

53 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

William Anderson is an American author, historian and lecturer. He is a specialist in the subject of Laura Ingalls Wilder and her times.

His interest in American frontier began after reading Little House on the Prairie. He is a director of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum in Mansfield, Missouri, and he lives and works as a teacher in Michigan.

Librarian’s note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Reviews

[TransparentFilter · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ive had this book longer than I can remember and I think this is the first time I have ever read it from cover to cover.

[Sanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although the textual information in this book is very limited, the many photos and images make up for it. Simple sheet music is also part of this edition, which is helpful for anyone who would like to learn more about the songs sung by Laura and her family and the context in which they appeared.

[Connie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first favorite collection of Little House music with a lovely booklet to go along with the recording.