In promoting the "myth of white self-sufficiency," the "Little House" books rewrite history American Masters
Table Of Content Visit Laura’s Little House Setting Little House Books WINTER DAYS AND WINTER NIGHTS. The Story of Grandpa's Sled and the Pig. There were two of them sittingin front of the house. They pointed theirnoses at the big, bright moon, and howled. If Tann’s role in the family saga is minimized, the “half-breed” Big Jerry of “By the Shores of Silver Lake” is made mythic. The gambler and rumored horse thief from the railroad camp where Pa works has a soft spot for the Ingalls. After Pa warns him of an ambush, Jerry ensures no horses are stolen from the Silver Lake camp. Visit Laura’s Little House But sometimes on warm days Pa leftthe door of her stall open so she could come into the barnyard. Now Maand Laura saw her behind the bars, waiting for them. They knew that Pa would trade his furs to the storekeeper for beautifulthings from town, and all day they were expecting the presents he wouldbring them. When the sun sank low above the treetops and no more dropsfell fro...