Letters From A Prairie Garden (1919)

Letters From A Prairie Garden is a collection of letters written by Edna Worthley Underwood, an American author and naturalist, to her friend and fellow writer, Katharine Lee Bates, between 1911 and 1918. The letters describe Underwood's experiences living on a homestead in the prairies of South Dakota, where she and her husband cultivated a garden and observed the wildlife and natural beauty of the area. Underwood's writing is poetic and evocative, capturing the rhythms of life on the prairie and the joys and challenges of living close to nature. She describes the changing seasons, the arrival and departure of migratory birds, the growth and harvest of crops, and the interactions between humans and animals in the prairie landscape. Throughout the book, Underwood reflects on the importance of nature and the need to preserve it for future generations. She also discusses the role of women in the homesteading and conservation movements of the early 20th century. Letters From A Prairie Garden is a charming and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on life on the American prairie and the natural world more broadly. It is a must-read for anyone interested in nature writing, environmentalism, or the history of the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.