Letters of a Woman Homesteader

Elinore Pruitt Stewart wrote a historical narrative titled Letters of a Woman Homesteader. The letters provide a detailed account of Stewart’s ranching career and the difficulties he faced. Currently listed on the US National Register of Historic Places is the Elinore Pruitt Stewart Homestead.Following the death of Mrs. Coney’s first husband in a train accident, Stewart meets Mrs. Coney. Stewart eventually wants to remarry because she wants to improve herself. She marries a Scottish ranch owner she meets in Wyoming. Because she wishes to own the estate independently, Stewart keeps her marital status a secret.There are 26 letters by Martha Stewart included in Letters of a Woman Homesteader. The letters describe day-to-day activities on the farm. She is committed to demonstrating that women are excellent homesteaders. Whether it’s planning weddings or comforting widows after a funeral, she thrives on helping others. Although it is impossible to determine how accurate her letters are, modern evidence shows that she was a likeable person.The letters sent by Mrs. Coney show a woman who refrained from lamenting her lot in life. Letters of a Woman Homesteader includes her published letters. From sources, readers may learn more about homesteading in the 20th century. Both juvenile and older readers will find the letters to be understandable.