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Land of the Burnt Thigh

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Land of the Burnt Thigh by Edith Eudora Kohl is a captivating and powerful memoir that offers a glimpse into the hardships and triumphs of pioneering women in the American West. Kohl's vivid descriptions transport readers back to the rugged plains of South Dakota in the late 1800s, where she and her family endured extreme weather, isolation, and tragic losses.

The author's unflinching portrayal of daily life on the prairie sheds light on the resilience and resourcefulness of women who faced constant challenges and obstacles. Through Kohl's personal experiences and reflections, readers gain a deep appreciation for the strength and determination of these unsung heroes.

Kohl's writing is both lyrical and precise, painting a vivid picture of the harsh beauty of the land and the indomitable spirit of its inhabitants. Her storytelling is heartfelt and honest, making it easy for readers to connect with her and empathize with her struggles.

Overall, Land of the Burnt Thigh is a poignant and thought-provoking read that offers a unique perspective on the pioneering experience. It is a testament to the enduring legacy of the women who braved the untamed frontier, and a reminder of the importance of perseverance and courage in the face of adversity.

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"It will be all right," Ida Mary told her father cheerfully. "It is only for eight months. Nothing can happen in eight months."

Edith and Ida Mary Ammons, two slightly-built young women raised on exciting stories of a glamorous Wild West, bade their father good-bye in St. Louis and boarded a steamboat up the Missouri river on their way to South Dakota, to make something of themselves on a prairie homestead.

They set up near the “Land of the Burnt Thigh” — the Lower Brulé Indian Reservation. It was 1907, and though the days of the covered wagon had passed, conditions on the prairie were harsh, and they were dangerously unprepared. Even experienced homesteaders with better equipment, greater physical strength, and more money struggled against the long summer droughts and deadly cold winters. "My ma says we'll starve and freeze yet", said a six year-old boy from a neighboring farm.

With the support of a tight-knit and welcoming community, Edith and Ida Mary dug deep into resources of ingenuity and endurance they didn't know they had, embarked on ventures they never would have imagined, and emerged as icons of independent female resilience and accomplishment.

In her memoir "Land of the Burnt Thigh", Edith Kohl wove a vivid tale of her and her sister's struggles together with those of her neighbors, placing it in the historical context of the massive migration into the West during the decade leading up to America's entry into the First World War.


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