02479cam a22003733u 4500 24352 UtSlPG 20260610133546.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F590.3 Kohl, Edith Eudora, 1884- Land of the Burnt Thigh Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-01-17 E-text prepared by Barbara Kosker, Suzanne Shell, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) "Land of the Burnt Thigh" by Edith Eudora Kohl is a historical account written in the late 1930s. The narrative focuses on the experiences of homesteaders in the Great American Desert, shedding light on the challenges they faced as they attempted to cultivate land that had been deemed inhospitable. Central to the story are two sisters, Ida Mary and the narrator, who embark on a journey of self-discovery and hardship as they seek to establish themselves in this unforgiving landscape. The opening of the book introduces readers to the daunting environment in which the sisters find themselves, initially filled with hopeful aspirations of homesteading. As they arrive at their claim, they are confronted by the stark reality of life on the prairie, living in a crude tar-paper shack amidst vast, desolate land. Their journey emphasizes their naivety about frontier life, marked by a deep sense of fear and homesickness. Yet, as they adapt to their circumstances, they begin to forge connections with fellow settlers, revealing a growing resilience as they navigate the hardships of their new life in an unforgiving yet beautiful landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Kohl, Edith Eudora, 1884- Frontier and pioneer life -- South Dakota Farm life -- South Dakota -- History Pioneers -- South Dakota -- Biography South Dakota -- Social life and customs South Dakota -- Biography Voorhies, Stephen J. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24352 65353 65353