The Plainswoman

I truly enjoyed this book- it is a great example of historical fiction from the 1860's - 1870's era of the West. I enjoyed the strength of the main character Amity and how she overcame many obstacles and as a single woman, eventually owned her own land in Kansas, and got a position as a county school superintendant. I learned much about how folks lived in that period and how hard life was. Everyone made do with what they had and neighbors helped out when needed, without being asked. A must read for anyone who enjoys a good historical fiction read. Great character development and excellent description of the land and hardships.