Letters of a Woman Homesteader

Letters of a Woman Homesteader is a collection of letters written by Elinore Pruitt Stewart, a widowed mother of two who left Denver in 1909 to settle on a homestead in Wyoming. The letters chronicle her experiences as a homesteader, including the challenges of living in a remote area, the joys of raising her children in nature, and her interactions with the diverse group of people she encountered in her new community. Stewart's letters offer a vivid and personal account of life on the American frontier in the early 20th century, and provide insight into the struggles and triumphs of a pioneering woman. The book is a compelling and inspiring read, and a valuable historical document for anyone interested in the history of the American West.1914. Pruitt, a widow and mother who washed clothes for a living in Denver, planned to work as a housekeeper for some rancher while learning all she'd need to know about homesteading a place for herself. In 1909 she went to work for Clyde Stewart, whose ranch was near Burnt Fork, Wyoming, and within six weeks she married him. Her delightful letters written from the time of her arrival until 1913, authentically depict an Old West that has been progressively obscured by those who portray it most often.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.