HarperTrophy, New York, 1994.  ISBN 0-06-440031-X.  Trade soft cover, 135 pages.  Some edge and cover wear with some creases; tear on front wrap repaired on verso; binding tight.  Interior clean and unmarked with lightly tanned pages; black & white illustrations by Garth Williams.  ‘Laura and Almanzo Wilder have just been married!  Their new life on a small prairie homestead begins with high hopes.  But each year seems to bring unexpected disasters – storms, sickness, fire, and unpaid debts.  These first four years call for courage, strength, and a great deal of determination.  Always, though, there is love, especially for the newest member of the family – baby Rose.’ (from rear wrap)