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Edit 7/10: Dr. Debbie Reese posted about this episode, specifically commenting on Jack the dog and the phrase \"happy hunting grounds\" in her blog, American Indians in Children's Literature.
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Who actually wrote the Little House books? For decades this question has loomed over the series. Was it Laura, a 65-year-old farm wife? Or her daughter Rose, one of the country's most successful freelance writers? But that's not the only conspiracy theory these heartwarming, cozy books have spawned. Many people also believe they are a Libertarian fantasy masquerading as tales for children. In this episode we tackle the question: ho...
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