Early Family Home - Early Settler Life Author:Bobbie Kalman Topics covered;Chopping their way to civilizationThe early settlers build their homesThe story of the Stell family's first weeks in their new countryThe fireplace provides light, warmth, heatThe bear break-inFriendship fencesThe settlers search for a water supplyPlank houses for more comfortEarly ways of fighting sicknessSeveral generations ... more »under one roofMaking candles and soapSettlers made their own clothesThe romance of quiltingNeighbors cooperated at work partiesOpen doors, open heartsThe calling card competitionSurprise parties and weddings« less