Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Summary
Excerpts from the diary of Sarah Gillispie, a pioneer in Iowa in the nineteenth century. Includes sidebars, activities, and a timeline related to the era.
Contents
A pioneer farm girl -- The diary of Sarah Gillespie -- Make johnnycakes -- One-room schoolhouses -- Going to the fair -- Make your own motto -- Predicting the weather with the old farmer's almanac -- Preserving fruits and vegetables -- Livestock -- Starting your own diary -- Timeline -- Internet sites -- Places to write and visit.