{"product_id":"the-seeds-of-the-prairie-9781965951262","title":"The Seeds of the Prairie","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Seeds of the Prairie, is the story of three Prussian families who emigrated to the U.S. in the 19th century. The Bechs traveled by wagon train to northeastern Nebraska in 1871, followed by the Meritzes in 1891. When the Getzmers came in 1895, they could not afford to homestead, and so they rented farmland near Winside. The majority of the story centers on the next generation, from 1912 until the beginning of the Great Depression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book includes historical information about the settling of the Norfolk\/Hoskins\/Winside areas and a description of the culture of farm life for the main characters. The main character is Lisetta, the author's mother, who told Fauneil stories of her own life, as well as that of her forbears. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author relayed these stories in chapters, each centered upon a theme. Overall, the book is a love story of Gus and Minnie, the author's grandparents, and of Lisetta and Walter. Their personalities unfold as the tale is told: Gus is a successful farmer who appreciates both hard work and play. Minnie is determined in good times and stalwart when facing tragedy. Lisetta is a delightful youngster who grows into a lovely woman. From country school days until adulthood, she is attracted to Walter, an ambitious and innovative neighbor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Seraphim Global Media LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/30\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781965951262\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 140\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.30d","brand":"Fauneil Fremont","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52715554373813,"sku":"9781965951262","price":10.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-seeds-of-the-prairie-9781965951262","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}