Describes what life was like for young people moving to and living on the western frontier.

Discover daily life in pioneer America during the 1850s by following a family that emigrates from Sweden to Minnesota. Lavishly illustrated spreads feature historical photos, cutaway scenes and fascinating facts. Color illustrations throughout.

Presents details of daily life of American children during the period from 1775 to 1800.

Presents details of daily life of American children during the period from 1890 to 1914.

Learn how the U.S. government once gave away millions of acres of free land under the Homestead Act. In many cases, the "free" land wound up costing many pioneers much more than they had bargained for, causing some financial ruin and even death. This volume explains the hazardous challenges of daily pioneer life, such as finding the food, water, and fuel that people needed to survive. Book jacket.

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Presents details of daily life of Colonial children during the period from 1607 to 1775.