The Handy Wisconsin Answer Book Contributor(s): Schlichenmeyer, Terri (Author), Meier, Mark W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1578596610 ISBN-13: 9781578596614 Publisher: Visible Ink Press OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi |
Dewey: 977.5 |
LCCN: 2018061426 |
Series: Handy Answer Books |
Physical Information: 1" H x 7.1" W x 9.2" (1.45 lbs) 416 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Illustrating the unique character of the state through a combination of facts, stats, and history, as well as the unusual and quirky Beer, cheese, lakes, rivers, cabins, and cities. With a diverse geography, beautiful natural wonders, and vibrant cities, tourism naturally plays a major role in Wisconsin's economy, and its 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. Covering its industries, politicians, arts, media, culture, and, of course, sports dynasties and legends, it brings the state's past and present to life. Learn about the earliest people in the Great Lakes area, the Paleo-Indian People, French explorers, traders, the Paul Bunyan "myth," today's numerous ethnic festivals, including Brat(wurst) Days, Polka Days, Cheese Days, and the Wisconsin Highland Games. Uncover surprising fun facts like Brett Farve's first forward pass for the Packers was caught by ... Brett Favre From log-rolling, the state capital in Madison and its politics, famous breweries, major manufacturers Kohler Company, Johnson Controls, John Deere, Caterpillar Inc. and Harley-Davidson motorcycles to the Milwaukee Art Museum, Willem Dafoe, Georgia O'Keeffe, the infamous Jeffrey Dahmer, Al Jarreau, and other notable people and places, The Handy Wisconsin Answer Book answers to nearly 1,400 questions the Badger State's unique and interesting history, people, and places, including:
The Handy Wisconsin Answer Book answers these and more intriguing questions about people, places, events, government, and places of interest It's an informative and fun look at the Badger State, people, history, and culture. |