A narrative account of life on a Kansas homestead, first published as Breaking Sod in 1936. This edition contains the original manuscript, published for the first time, a reproduction of the sale book kept at the auction of the Ise homestead, and the full story of the Ise family, spanning 180 years. Annotations present historical evidence for the events in the account. Includes b&w photos. Paper edition (unseen), $12.95. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.