Finalist, Foreword Indies Book of the Year in the Travel Guide Category, 2009.
Starting with the days when massive glaciers covered the landscape, Van Ells brings us on a journey through the fascinating history of the Badger State. Wisconsin remembers the French voyageurs, the brutal Black Hawk War, the booming migration of thousands of settlers, its progressive political traditions, and the famous Vietnam protests at the University of Wisconsin.
Included are recommended museums, state parks, and other attractions. Birthplace of notable such as Frank Lloyd Wright and Georgia O’Keeffe, Wisconsin is a state rich in culture that easily outdoes the stereotypes of harsh winters and sprawling flat American dairy land.
“From glaciers to the Green Bay Packers, this is a spirited account of Wisconsin’s rich cultural and geographic heritage, and its important place in American history.”
Wisconsin Trails Magazine
“I enjoyed it very much. I think you will too.”
Larry Meiller, Wisconsin Public Radio
“A revelation…. A noteworthy companion – whether for armchair travelers, students, teachers, or travelers seeking absorbing background information to enrich their journey.”
The Daily Kenoshan
“If you are the type of traveler who likes to explore every aspect of the places you visit, check out this account of Wisconsin’s history from its geologic roots to modern times…. Conveniently organized by historical era with sidebars highlighting significant points of interest [it] includes a wide-ranging account of the state’s history, maps and historical photos, must-see sites, visitor resources and much more.”
Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine
On-The-Road Histories Series
Interlink Books, 2009
320p.
ISBN 9781566566735
Distributed by Simon & Schuster