Description
Book SynopsisWith a diverse geography, beautiful natural wonders and cities, tourism naturally plays a major role in Wisconsin's economy, and the nickname, 'America's Dairyland,' speaks to the importance of agriculture. Of course, cheeseheads abound in Green Bay and throughout the state, as do the Effigy Mounds - burial mounds - in the form of animals or birds of the Woodland Indians. The Handy Wisconsin Answer Book takes an in-depth look at the state's variety along with its fascinating history, people, myths, culture, and trivia.
Trade Review“A big compendium of Badger State trivia and factoids, with a helpful subject index.” –
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel“… provide(s) a wide range of information about the Great Lakes Region state of Wisconsin. They cover Wisconsin basics; early history 1700-1800; the State of Wisconsin 1800 to 1900; Wisconsin history 1900 to now; city life: Milwaukee, Madison, and beyond; politics and law; business and agriculture; things to see and do; sports; fun facts, trivia, and the unusual; and notable sons and daughters.”
Protoview Book NewsTable of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgments
Introduction
Historical Timeline
1. Wisconsin Basics 2. Early Wisconsin: Glacier to Statehood 3. The State of Wisconsin: 1820-1900 4. Wisconsin 1900-Present 5. Natural Wonders 6. Things to See and Do 7. Agriculture and Businesses 8. Politics and Law 9. Wisconsin Sports 10. Wisconsin Sons & Daughters 11. Quirky Wisconsin
Appendix Wisconsin’s Governors
Bibliography
Index
