This book is a moving account of the life of Louisa Maria Montgomery, an early American pioneer who lived from 1787-1866. Written by her granddaughter, the book provides a vivid portrait of a strong and resilient woman who faced many challenges as a homemaker on the frontier. Montgomery's story is an inspiration to all who read it. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.