By the Silver Lake

In the fourth book of the famous autobiographical epic by American writer L. Ingalls Wilder, Papa Charles, Mama Caroline, and four daughters conclude their wanderings. Near the border of Dakota, by the shore of Silver Lake, Papa is building a house again and planting trees around it. And on the étagère, the porcelain shepherdess still shines — a symbol of family well-being and comfort. Despite the hard daily work, lack of money, and hardships, the main character Laura and the whole family, led by an extraordinary Papa — talented in everything he touches — maintain their strength of spirit, resilience, sense of dignity, and rely on their own strength in all things.