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Bess Streeter Aldrich

Bess Streeter Aldrich

AmericanFebruary 17, 1881 – August 3, 1954Regional Fiction

Bess Streeter Aldrich wrote warm, sturdy novels of Nebraska pioneer life that celebrated the courage and resilience of Midwestern women. A Lantern in Her Hand was her most beloved work.

Works

  • A Lantern in Her HandNovel about pioneer woman sustaining her family through hardship→
  • A White Bird FlyingNovel exploring legacy and generational family relationships→
  • Spring Came On ForeverNovel of Nebraska frontier settlement and spring's arrival→
  • Song of YearsNovel spanning generations of women's lives and growth→
  • Miss BishopNovel about teacher's influence across decades of students→

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