"Land of the Burnt Thigh" by Edith Eudora Kohl is a captivating memoir that explores the author's experiences growing up in the American West. Through vivid storytelling, Kohl paints a picture of life on the plains, detailing the challenges and triumphs faced by her family. The narrative is rich with descriptions of the landscape, the harsh realities of rural life, and the deep connections formed within the community. Kohl's voice is both authentic and engaging, drawing readers into a worl...

This tale of two sisters courageously homesteading on the prairie in 1907 provides a lively portrait of frontier life."Interesting in its spirit and atmosphere, and it is told simply and well. . . This is an unusual record, well worth reading."—New York Times Book Review"Mrs. Kohl has told this story of South Dakota with a simplicity, a directness, and an understanding of its quietly heroic element which make her book an appealing as well as a significant contribution to th...