Take a journey back in time with this vintage 1962 edition of On the Way Home by beloved author Laura Ingalls Wilder. This touching diary chronicles her family’s real-life journey from South Dakota to Mansfield, Missouri in 1894, offering a heartfelt glimpse into pioneer life through her eyes. With a setting provided by her daughter, Rose Wilder Lane, this is a must-have for fans of the Little House series and lovers of Americana. This hardcover book includes its original dust jacket, which shows some wear and is slightly off placement (see photos), but the book itself is in great vintage condition. A beautiful collector’s piece for fans of historical memoirs, pioneer history, or classic children’s literature. Details: • Title: On the Way Home • Author: Laura Ingalls Wilder • Setting by: Rose Wilder Lane • Publisher: Harper & Row • Year: 1962 • Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket • Condition: Dust jacket shows wear and is off-aligned; the book remains in great vintage condition with clean pages and intact binding • Size: Approx. 8.5 x 5.75 inches This charming pioneer diary is perfect for gifting, collecting, or displaying in a vintage library or Americana-themed collection. Keywords (SEO): 1. Laura Ingalls Wilder book 2. On the Way Home 3. Little House series 4. Vintage 1962 book 5. Pioneer memoir 6. Historical diary 7. Wilder family journey 8. Rose Wilder Lane 9. Covered wagon book 10. Americana literature 11. Midwest pioneer life 12. Vintage hardcover book 13. Original dust jacket 14. South Dakota to Missouri 15. Pioneer children’s book 16. Homesteading history 17. Classic memoir 18. Collectible Laura Ingalls 19. Little House fan gift 20. Homestead journey 21. Vintage book decor 22. 1960s literature 23. Harper & Row books 24. Family road trip journal 25. Missouri history book 26. Settler story 27. American pioneer book 28. Vintage book lover gift 29. Laura Ingalls collectible 30. Historical non-fiction kids