Description: Set in the frontier of Michigan int he 1830s, A New Home is the first realistic portrayal of western village life in the United States. Based on Caroline Kirkland's own experiences - and written from a woman's perspective - it narrates with a keen eye and wit the absorbing story of the establishment of the village of Montacute, Michigan.
Review Quotes: Anyone interested in the beginnings of American realism, anyone fascinated by authentic portrayals of nineteenth-century frontier life, and anyone curious about women's unique experiences on the frontier will want to discover A New Home.--Annette Kolody "author of The Lady of the Land and The Land Before Her"