Wisconsin Books

Fun and informative, The New Wisconsin Almanac by Jerry Minnich is an impressive collection of Wisconsin facts, stories, and miscellaneous information. Exploring the Badger State's history and weather, The New Wisconsin Almanac is also a superb gardening calendar, a compendium of household tips, trivia teasers, and even cottage recipes. The New Wisconsin Almanac advises, informs and entertains its readers with an entertaining wealth of researched, documented, and simply fascinating information. The New Wisconsin Almanac is very strongly recommended for all gardeners, environmentalists, and homemakers living, working, and vacationing in Wisconsin, as well as those merely wishing for an engaging collection of sparsely known and highly readable trivia on and about the great Badger State.

Profusely illustrated with line drawings (there's even a crossword puzzle!), Jerry Minnich's The Wisconsin Almanac is a delightful, informative, and fun 262-page compendium packed with Wisconsin history, facts, lore, remembrances, puzzles, recipes, household and gardening advice. Whether you seek trivia teasers, history and weather information, or just forty-nine excuses to have a party, The Wisconsin Almanac is a delightful resource of Badger State surprises ideal for leisure time reading anywhere, anytime.

A volunteer at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum, James McIntosh is the ideal author for a project like Wisconsin At War: Through The Eyes Of Veterans. A truly memorable work that specifically covers Wisconsin's participation in all the wars throughout the twentieth century, beginning with World War I and continuing through Desert Storm, Wisconsin At War is enhanced with black-and-white photographs and a wealth of individual anecdotes filling this fascinating volume cover to cover. Told in the words of the people who fought bravely for their country, the historical perspectives on the events and experiences engaging Wisconsin men and women in the defense of their country is a seminal source reference, strongly recommended reading, and an essential, core acquisition for all academic and community library Wisconsin History collections.

We purchased this for our 95 year old Mother. She sits by her window and uses this to help her identify all of the birds that she sees. She LOVES this!! And, SHE IS VERY PICKY!!

I found the trilogy refreshing. It was captivating, held my interest. I couldn't wait to get to the next section, after reading the first, to see what else lay in store for Hailey, Karlee, and Paige.

It is difficult to rate a book by 5 Stars or less when it is someone's diary. The book covers Newton's journey from enlistment in 1861 to final discharge in 1865. It is a rather quick read of his letters sent home although it covers the monthly grind of soldiering in the 14th Wisconsin. Newton skips many descriptions of horrific content in his letters home that was common back then and manages to keep them clean. His hardships endured through out the many years of soldiering are toned down in his writing. Perhaps, like other soldiers, he didn't want family to worry at home. His attitude towards black soldiers brings about expression that by today's standards would be considered racist. His letters do bring to light the emotion and desire to return home and also helps illustrate the psychological profiles of soldiers close to him. You can never go wrong studying letters from the Civil War as they always help bring new life to the realities of the conflict. This book certainly can bring new insight and thought to anyone looking understand more about soldiering during the Civil War.

Compiled and edited by Karin Marple Wade, the Wisconsin Cook Book showcases more than 150 recipes drawn from some of Wisconsin's best and most famous cooks and chefs. From Swiss Cheese Fondue; Norwegian Toast; Milwaukee Pork Stew; and All Wisconsin Scrambled Omelet; to Wisconsin Sauerbraten; Wisconsin Wild Rice Soup; Wisconsin Gouda & Beer Spread; and Wisconsin Apple-Cranberry Muffins, the Wisconsin Cook Book is a true regional classic as well as a welcome addition to Wisconsin dining enthusiasts!

Originally published in 1988, the Wisconsin Country Gourmet: Seasonal Recipes, Ethnic & Holiday Menus is now back in print by popular demand. Marge Snyder and Suzanne Breckenridge collaborate to offer a wealth of succulent, classic dishes from Coriander Rice Salad to Crabmeat Fritters, Spiced Cranberry Jam, Mexican Coffee and more. Wonderfully illustrated with the photography of Joe Paskus, the Wisconsin Country Gourmet is an excellent and highly recommended supplement to home cookbook collections, offering special "Wisconsin ways" to celebrate the passing of the seasons through taste.

Virtually all the printed information about the Wisconsin Dells can be catagorized as promotional, an attempt to sell something rather than inform. This book fills the resulting gaps.

Lodging and attractions are rated by kid appeal, couples appeal, and seniors appeal. Helpful phone numbers and maps are included for more information. A good buy for planning a trip to the dells.

A Trails Books travel guide, Wisconsin Family Weekends showcases 20 fun and informative trips throughout the Badger State specifically designed for family recreation, entertainment, and leisure time memory making. Author Susan Smith writes an "On Wisconsin" column for the Wisconsin State Journal and has traversed up and down the state to create "family friendly" descriptions of twenty vacation spots located in every part of the state; listings of things to see and do in all sections of the state; recommendations on where to eat and where to spend the night; rainy day ideas; great Wisconsin in winter escapes for the kids; as well as puzzle and games to keep the children occupied while traveling in the car. If you would like to have a family outing somewhere in Wisconsin that would be as memorable as it is fun, begin with browsing through Susan Smith's Wisconsin Family Weekends!