Feb 13, 1857 - Oct 23, 1949
His bravery and wit - not to mention his horses - have made many a girl swoon for generations.
Yes, Manly has been the first crush of many reading girls - myself included-, who formed their idea of a hero with him in mind, due to his courage, selflessness, sense of adventure, strong work ethic and romantic spirit.
Today is Almanzo's birthday, and I'm going to celebrate by trying a batch of his favorite vittles, fried apples & onions.
