In this all-new addition to the People of Wisconsin series; author Susan Mikos traces the history of Polish immigrants as they settled in America’s northern heartland. The second largest immigrant population after Germans; Poles put down roots in all corners of the state; from the industrial center of Milwaukee to the farmland around Stevens Point; in the Cutover; and beyond. In each locale; they brought with them a hunger to own land; a willingness to work hard; and a passion for building churches.Included is a first person memoir from Polish immigrant Maciej Wojda; translated for the first time into English; and historical photographs of Polish settlements around our state.
#1014178 in Books Vendome Press 2006-10-17Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 12.25 x .75 x 10.25l; 3.64 #File Name: 086565171X192 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Glittering PrizesBy LKP"These are the dazzling remains of the greatest treasure trove the world has ever known.....". That quotation doesn't begin to capture this lavish and unique book. From the incomparable regalia of Catherine the Great; to the enigmatic "lost jewels" belonging to the ill-fated Imperial Family; and(oh joy) photos and further details of the infamous/splendid 1903 Winter Palace Ball......plus Faberge eggs; and more. It's all here; beautifully photographed and catalogued; along with captivating stories and lore. This book abounds with full-page/full-bleed color photos; plus vintage images; portraits and more. Every detail of this book imparts quality and high standards. Stunning.95 of 95 people found the following review helpful. GorgeousBy TyrannisI never write reviews but I received this book last night and felt inspired to speak up. This is probably one of the most beautiful books I have ever seen. I devoured it immediately and stayed up late to do it. I was shocked when I got to the end and checked the clock.The entire book is in color; the jewels are shown close up and at times in portraits so you can have an image of how they would have looked or been arranged with other pieces.The book is arranged in chronological order by monarch starting with Catherine the Great through post revolution times; though that material is understandably short. The portraits are typically full page and so beautifully rendered you can almost smell the paint. The paper is of a really high quality; heavy with a nice sheen making the book that much more beautiful.It also offers quite a bit of interesting information about where the jewelry has ended up after the revolution and the history of the family. It's not an in-depth history; but that was never the purpose. It does offer some interesting tidbits and trivia. The author is clearly passionate about the topics which is infectious and makes you want to keep reading. The pictures almost always have captions that are very informative. If you don't want to really read but just enjoy the photos; you can easily do that and still gather quite a bit of information without being overwhelmed with text.If you are at all interested in the subject matter; this is worth every penny. It's absolutely stunning. I believe there is one about the British crown jewels by Prince Michael of Greece by the same publisher as well. I'm going to go find out!25 of 25 people found the following review helpful. "Jewels of the Tsars" is a collectible treasure!By CREverything about "Jewels of the Tsars" is a class act. This is a beautifully-bound volume using the finest heavy glossy paper. The hundreds of photographs are ideally lit and enlarged for maximum impact and enjoyment of precious details. Many of the paintings and photographs are rarely seen and so lovely. This is more than a coffee table book; it is a precious gift; a collectible. The copy is accurate and very well-written by Prince Michael of Greece. No detail from cover to cover has been ignored. This is a labor of love. I highly recommend "Jewels" to everyone who loves Russia; history; and exquisitely crafted jewels as a person treasure or a gift. Vendome Press obviously used "Jewels" as it's vehicle to produce a jewel of its own. It's worth twice the price.
