Wisconsin Books

The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) was the first and largest of the veterans organizations of the 19th century. Comprised of survivors who served in the Union army during the American Civil War, the G.A.R. became a social, economic, and political influence in America's post-war affairs well into the early years of the 20th century. Researched, compiled, and organized by Thomas J. McCrory, Grand Army Of The Republic: Department Of Wisconsin is a unique and comprehensive resource of detailed information about Wisconsin's representation in the ranks of the G.A.R., complete with listings of officers and other leaders, rosters of the state's posts, data about membership, information on all medals and badges, and a great deal more. Simply put, no academic library's Civil Wars Studies collection in general, and no Badger State community library's Wisconsin History collection in particular, can be considered complete or comprehensive without the inclusion of Thomas McCrory's Grand Army Of The Republic: Department Of Wisconsin.

I'd like to collect these, but the prices for the sets are insane and buying them individually means shipping costs added on. However, if you're lucky enough to find these somewhere or can afford them, I highly recommend these books! They're written at a junior high/YA age level but could be enjoyed by grade school readers with good reading skills. They'd also be good read-alouds because adults will enjoy them, too. They take place at the turn of the century--1910 in this book--in Wisconsin.

This one, Grandpa's Stolen Treasure, is about Kate O'Connell and her family. Kate's grandparents are arriving from Sweden, and everyone waits for them at the station...but they never arrive. Then a telegram arrives from Grandpa, who is in Duluth and writes that he's lost Grandma! But Grandma isn't lost...she's been kidnapped and the family must find out why anyone would want to steal their grandmother. It's hard to resist a book about stolen grandmothers...and stolen treasure.

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Preston carefully examines the many forms of advertising misrepresentation, with special attention to "puffery", which is currently legal but which the author shows to be harmful to the unwary consumer.

Source notes, table of legal cases, index.

This is possibly Vesaas' main work, and at least among his 5 best tales. The book is about Per, the farm he is born on, and everything that comes from that. It is simply put the classic European tale of pre-modern rural life. The family is large; their lives revolve around the different seasons and not much decadence at all is to be found. You could call this an epic tale, since it spans Per's entire life; from childhood to old age. He has no desire to take over the farm from his father, but as the time passes by, he realizes that he too is part of the great cycle, hence the title. I can't recommend this enough; the only annoying part I can think of is the fact that I'm unsure if the follow-up novel has been translated to English. Although, don't let that be any reason to keep you away from this book, because if you want to read one of the North's greatest author at his best, then this is the place to start. Two thumbs up!

(I read a different edition of the book)

This is a great book for those of you who enjoy golfing in out-of-the-way courses. We used this book for a recent vacation and had a wonderful time. The book had accurate descriptions of courses. Enjoy!!

Great Moments In Wisconsin Sports is a trivia book especially for Wisconsin sports fans, collecting more than 40 of the greatest achievements in Wisconsin sports history. Categorizing its remarkable events by individual sport, Great Moments In Wisconsin Sports covers individual and team athletic accomplishments, incredible winning streaks, little-known records, jaw-dropping trivia secrets and much more. An especial delight for sports enthusiasts and trivia buffs.

A thourough look at how the steel industry is fueled buy raw materials. Historical perspective on the railroad that delivered iron ore from the mines to the ships that carried the ore to the steel mills. Development, timelines, and accurate info on the birth, growth and current status of a little know rail system. Great photography of the trains and their evolution of construction, capacities, and building of the rails through uncharted wilderness of the Missabe Iron Range

The Great Wisconsin Manhunt Of 1961 is the true story of an infamous shootout and fallout in the Wisconsin Dells in the summer of 1961. When a police officer was killed, it triggered one of the most intense manhunts in state history. Black-and-white photographs embellish this gripping, truth-more-compelling-than-fiction tale of the dogged chase, meticulously presented by University of Wisconsin professor Marshall Cook. A welcome addition to criminology collections, and especially recommended for "true crime" buffs, and as inspiration resouce for Wisconsin based mystery/action/suspense writers.

This book is a great resource if you find yourself traveling thru Wisconsin. It lists taverns by city that are worth stopping at.

"Great Wisconsin Winter Weekends" by nature and travel writer Candice Andrews wonderfully showcases what the Badger State has to offer during the winter months. This superbly presented guide to Wisconsin's winter sports and recreational activities range from skiing to dog sledding, from skating to snowmobiling, from community festivals to ice-fishing. Replete with listings for attractions, restaurants, lodging, special events and walking tours, "Great Wisconsin Winter Weekends" covers the whole of Wisconsin from Appleton to Wausau and is ideal reference for the tourist and the native-born alike, who are seeking something interesting to do on a day trip, a weekend, or a holiday vacation. No Wisconsin community library should be without at least one copy of "Great Wisconsin Winter Weekends" for their community patrons to peruse.