Sod-House Days: Tales Of The Prairies

Sod-House Days: Tales of the Prairies is a collection of short stories written by Ralph V. Hunkins. The book is set in the American Midwest during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a time when many pioneers were settling on the prairies and building homes out of sod. The stories in this book are a fictionalized account of the author's own experiences growing up on a farm in South Dakota. The book contains 15 stories, each one focusing on a different aspect of prairie life. Some of the stories are about the challenges of building a sod house, while others explore the difficulties of farming in a harsh and unforgiving environment. Many of the stories also touch on themes of family, community, and the importance of hard work.The characters in Sod-House Days are drawn from real-life people that the author knew growing up. They are portrayed as honest, hardworking, and resilient, despite the many challenges they face. Throughout the book, the author's love for the prairies and its people shines through, making this a heartwarming and inspiring read for anyone interested in the history of the American Midwest.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.

• | Author: Ralph V. Hunkins
• | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• | Publication Date: Mar 01, 2007
• | Number of Pages: 416 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1432517465
• | ISBN-13: 9781432517465