A volume in the Documentary History of the Ratification of the Constitution series documenting Pennsylvania's public and private debates about the Constitution. This documentary series is a resear
For years, schoolchildren heard the story of Jean Nicolet’s arrival in Wisconsin. But the popularized image of the hapless explorer landing with billowing robe and guns blazing, supposedly believing h
An extensive, upbeat compilation of Wisconsin’s jazz musicians Although New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago are often considered the epicenters of American jazz, this extensive, upbeat compi
An essential title for the upper elementary classroom, Native People of Wisconsin fills the need for accurate and authentic teaching materials about Wisconsin’s Indian Nations. Based on her research f
Cream City Chronicles is a collection of lively stories about the people, the events, the landmarks, and the institutions that have made Milwaukee a unique American community. These stories represent
Zimm (Wisconsin Historical Society Press) presents selected letters of Wisconsin's men and women who participated in the US Civil War. Drawn from a collection of newspaper clippings of printed letters
This is the second of three volumes documenting Rhode Island's public and private debates about the Constitution. This documentary series is a research tool of remarkable power, an unrivaled reference
This is the first of three volumes documenting Rhode Island's public and private debates about the Constitution. This documentary series is a research tool of remarkable power, an unrivaled reference
First published in 1984, and reappearing here as a paperbound edition (perhaps in response to the recent protests against anti-labor initiatives of the current Republican-led Wisconsin state governmen
Cindy Bentley: Spirit of a Champion celebrates the life of one of Wisconsin's most inspirational leaders and activists. Born with an intellectual disability, Cindy Bentley spent much of her childhood
Earth Day creator Gaylord Nelson comes to vivid life in the newest addition to the Badger Biographies series for young readers. Accessibly written and richly illustrated with historic images, Gaylor
This is the fifth and final volume documenting New York State's ratification of the Constitution. This particular volume includes the complete record of the state ratifying convention. In addition to
"Beginning with the arrival of the first large wave of agricultural and industrial workers in the early 1920s, Wisconsin's Mexican community has played an integral role in the state's cultural, social
This is the first of two volumes documenting Maryland’s public and private debates about the Constitution. This documentary series is a research tool of remarkable power, an unrivaled reference work f
This is the first of two volumes documenting Maryland’s public and private debates about the Constitution. This documentary series is a research tool of remarkable power, an unrivaled reference work f
"Great Ships on the Great Lakes is a highly accessible maritime history of the Great Lakes for the upper elementary classroom, with an emphasis on Michigan and Wisconsin"-Provided by publisher.
By 1860 Wisconsin's Danish-born population had climbed to 1,150. But these newcomers remained only a small segment of the state's increasingly complex ethnic mosaic, and the challenges of adapting to
Although his typewriter has been silent for nearly fifty years, Gordon MacQuarrie’s words continue to inspire generations of hunting and fishing enthusiasts. Through his “Stories o
The first of two groundbreaking volumes on gay history in WisconsinWe’ve Been Here All Along provides an illuminating and nuanced picture of Wisconsin’s gay history from the reporting on the Oscar Wil
Every shipwreck has a story that extends far beyond its tragic end. The dramatic tales of disaster, heroism, and folly become even more compelling when viewed as junction points in history—connecting
Between 1933 and 1942, the Civilian Conservation Corps, a popular New Deal relief program, was at work across America. During the Great Depression, young men lived in rustic CCC camps planting trees,
"In lyrical prose, author John Hildebrand charts the seasons, landscapes, and people of the Midwest. In the same way that E.B. White's essays documented life in Maine, Hildebrand creates a unique port
In 1914 crew members of the lighthouse tender Hyacinth rescued a stray puppy from the Milwaukee River and named him Sport. For the next twelve years, this charming Newfoundland-retriever mix lived the
From forward-thinking resolution to violent controversy and beyond. Since its passage in 1989, a state law known as Act 31 requires that all students in Wisconsin learn about the history, culture, a
Experience the adventures and tough life of a lumberjack in this newest addition to the Badger Biographies Series. Author John Zimm leads young readers on a journey through the lumbering heyday of Wis
In 1890 the Lauerman brothers opened a general store in the lumber-boom town of Marinette, Wisconsin. The business prospered, and soon the brothers abandoned their small quarters on Main Street for a
Matthias's account of one of the largest forest fires in Wisconsin's history is based on his first hand experience fighting the Five Mile Tower Fire as well as interviews conducted with witnesses and
Aztalan, located on the Crawfish River 50 miles west of Milwaukee, is an archaeological site that was discovered in 1836 and believed to be a Mississippian civilization flourishing from 1050 to 1250 A
Mai Ya’s Long Journey by Sheila Cohen is the first book in the new Wisconsin Historical Society Press Badger Biography series designed for upper elementary and middle-school readers that explor
Irish in Wisconsin recounts the nature of the Irish immigrant experience in Wisconsin and its connection to the larger story of Irish immigration into this country. The history of the Irish in Wiscons
Norwegian immigration to Wisconsin began in 1838, when Ole Nattestad staked an eighty-acre claim on the Jefferson Prairie in Rock County and became the first Norwegian settler in Wisconsin. By the lat
People of the Sturgeon tells the poignant story of an ancient fish. Wanton harvest and habitat loss took a heavy toll on these prehistoric creatures until they teetered on the brink of extinction. But
"The book is neither a traveler's guide to the Mississippi River nor a linear history. Instead, it is a series of historical stories, at times humorous, about people and places linked by the Mississip
The canoe journey recounted here is actually a composite of numerous trips on the Bark River in southeastern Wisconsin that the author and his wife have taken since 1982. Author Bates (retired from Ma
People of the Big Voice tells the visual history of Ho-Chunk families at the turn of the twentieth century and beyond as depicted through the lens of Black River Falls, Wisconsin studio photographer,
This spectacular collection of photographs takes the viewer on a stroll through the heart of Madison, around the Capitol Square and down renowned State Street, with stops at some of the most recent ad
This best-selling short history of Wisconsin's native peoples is now updated and expanded to include events through the end of the twentieth century. From the treaty-making era to the reawakening of t
Some Like It Cold chronicles the true story of twin brothers Lee and Larry Williams, whose love of surfing evolved in the most unlikely of geographies: off the shores of Lake Michigan. From their boyh
Ever wonder what it’s like to interview famous athletes and coaches? For twenty years, sportscaster Jessie Garcia has done just that. In My Life with the Green & Gold she brings fans to the sideli
The youngest of a large Norwegian immigrant family, Gudrun Thue Sandvold was known for her beaming blue eyes and a reserve that gave way to laughter whenever she got together with her sisters. She too
