The Long Winter
When the first frost of the year came in September, Pa was surprised, but not too worried. Then, the first winter blizzard shows itself in early October and the family realizes that a long winter is ahead of them. When too much harsh winter weather cuts the town off from its supply of food and coal, drastic measures must be taken. Learn how the town copes with these predicaments and how Almanzo Wilder risks his own life to help save the townspeople.