Prairie fires: the american dreams of laura ingalls wilder

Millions of readers of the 'Little House' books believe they know Laura Ingalls Wilder - the pioneer girl who survived blizzards and near-starvation on the Great Plains as her family chased their American dream. But the true story of her life has never been fully told. Set against nearly a century of epochal change, Wilder's dramatic life provides a unique perspective on American history.