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The frankness with which Caroline Kirkland wrote about frontier life did not sit well with her neighbors in small Pinckney, Michigan, the town founded by her and her husband. For that and for financial reasons, they returned to New York City, where she continued to write and... Read Full Overview

Western Clearings is a collection of sketches and stories written by Caroline M. Kirkland, originally published in 1845. The book provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in the American Midwest during the mid-19th century. Kirkland's writing captures the struggles and... Read Full Overview

Western Clearings is a collection of stories and sketches written by Caroline M. Kirkland and first published in 1845. The book is set in the American Midwest during the 19th century and explores the lives of pioneers and settlers who were struggling to make a living in the wilderness... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this... Read Full Overview

First published in 1845, Western Clearings is a collection of sketches and stories that explore life on the American frontier. Kirkland, drawing from her personal experiences, provides a vivid depiction of settlers' challenges and the pioneer spirit. The book touches on themes... Read Full Overview