A Couple of Slight Alterations to the Actuality
Some of the specifics in the books have been changed or made up to make for a more exciting story, even though we are aware that the stories in these books are entirely made up. On the other hand, Laura is the one who was responsible for making the adjustments. We can infer more about her character from her behaviors than from what she says about herself.
Because of Laura Ingalls Wilder, we now have a much clearer picture of how people used to live in the United States in times gone by.