A Homesteader's Portfolio (1922)

A Homesteader's Portfolio is a book written by Alice Day Pratt and published in 1922. The book is a collection of essays and stories that chronicle the author's experiences as a homesteader in the early 20th century. Pratt and her husband settled in the rural Midwest in the early 1900s, and the book details their struggles and triumphs as they worked to build a life on the land. The essays in the book cover a wide range of topics, including the challenges of farming, the joys of rural life, and the importance of community. Pratt writes about the various animals they raised on their farm, including cows, pigs, and chickens, as well as the crops they grew, such as corn and wheat. She also discusses the challenges of living in a remote area, including the difficulty of getting supplies and the isolation that comes with living far from town.Throughout the book, Pratt celebrates the beauty of the natural world and the simple pleasures of rural life. She writes about the changing seasons, the beauty of the prairie landscape, and the joy of spending time with family and friends. A Homesteader's Portfolio is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, and a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of the early pioneers who settled the American West. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of rural America, or for anyone who longs for a simpler, more self-sufficient way of life.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.