Despite Wisconsin's rich history; no historical atlas has been produced in the state since 1878. Wisconsin's Past and Present; created by the Wisconsin Cartographers' Guild; has filled this void with a fascinating and colorful portrait of the state's complex development. This useful and entertaining guide; produced to mark 150 years of statehood; provides a lasting resource for map lovers and history buffs of all ages; and anyone interested in Wisconsin's heritage. The Atlas features more than 100 pages of historic and geographic data; including full-color maps; descriptive text; photos; and illustrations. The Atlas highlights the peoples and cultures; economy and land; and socio-political landscape of Wisconsin—from Native American mounds to weather hazards to labor history. Situated at the intersections of natural and cultural regions; Wisconsin has always been an area "on thecutting edge." It formed a boundary between the glaciated and unglaciated regions of North America; which evolved into the "tension line" between the Northwoods and the Central Plains. It later became the meeting ground among Native American nations; and a new home to diverse groups of immigrant settlers; who introduced cutting-edge political and economic ideas to the rest of the country. Wisconsin still serves as a borderland between the agricultural Midwest; the industrial Great Lakes; and the Northern forests. The Atlas explores the history of indigenous cultures; immigrant groups; natural resources; agriculture; industries; boundaries; political and social movements; and government institutions in lively detail.
#2128739 in Books 2001-06-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .51 x 5.51l; .60 #File Name: 029598161X222 pages
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