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Agates of Lake Superior: Stunning Varieties and How They Are Formed

Agates of Lake Superior: Stunning Varieties and How They Are Formed

9781591933038
An extensive and critical look at all there is to know surrounding Lake Superior agates. A must-have resource for casual rock collectors and advanced hobbyists alike!
$19.95
Book cover of "Amphibians and Reptiles of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan with four photos of reptiles including a turtle, snake, salamander, and race-runner lizard.

Amphibians & Reptiles of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan

9781936571147
A definitive field identification guide to all 77 species and subspecies of reptiles and amphibians of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
$22.95
Dive Into Wisconsin's Past Book Cover featuring a bird's eye view of the eastern side of Wisconsin next to Lake Michigan.

Dive into Wisconsin’s Past: Wisconsin's Great Lakes Shipwrecks (CD-Rom)

9780870203718
CD-ROM, Minimum Requirements Windows 98se, 2000, XP CPU Pentium III, 400 MHz, 128MB System RAM, Sound Card, monitor capable of displaying 1024 x 768,
$19.95
From the Lookout book cover

From the Lookout - Memories of Peninsula State Park's Summer Camp for Girls

9780870209383
Paperback: $22.95
272 pages, 8.5 x 5.5
ISBN: 9780870209383

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$22.95
Great Ships on the Great Lakes book cover featuring underwater scuba and sunken ship

Great Ships on the Great Lakes: A Maritime History

9780870205828
Paperback: $18.95
144 pages, 128 color and b&w photos, 20 maps
ISBN: 9780870205828

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$18.95
Lake Superior Agates Field Guide book cover

Lake Superior Agates Field Guide

9781591932326
Identify your agate finds quickly and easily with this all-in-one identification guide. A must-have for beginners and experts.
$12.95
Madeline Island Region

Madeline Island and the Chequamegon Region

9780870201462
Paperback: $8.95
64 pages, 20 b/w photos, 2 maps, 6 x 9"
ISBN: 9780870201462

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$8.95
On Fourth Lake: A Social History of Lake Mendota

On Fourth Lake: A Social History of Lake Mendota

9780996528801
Learn more about the history of Lake Mendota's shoreline and the people and place along it in this collection of stories, maps, newspaper articles, and other fully colored illustrations compiled by Donald P. Sanford. Details below.
$35.00
Picture of People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin’s Love Affair with an Ancient Fish (Paperback Edition)

People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin’s Love Affair with an Ancient Fish (Paperback Edition)

9780870209161
Softcover: $25.00
320 pages, including photos and illus., 8.5 x 10"
ISBN: 9780870209161

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$25.00
People of the Sturgeon - Audio Book

People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin’s Love Affair with an Ancient Fish | Audio Book

9780870205682
Audiobook: $34.95
4 hours and 25 minutes on 4 discs
ISBN: 9780870205682

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$34.95
Ship Captain’s Daughter: Growing Up on the Great Lakes

Ship Captain’s Daughter: Growing Up on the Great Lakes

9780870207303
Paperback
112 pages, 60 b&w photos, 5½ x 8½
ISBN: 9780870207303

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$14.95
Picture of Some Like It Cold: Surfing the Malibu of the Midwest

Some Like It Cold: Surfing the Malibu of the Midwest

9780870207464
Paperback: $16.95
224 pages, 46 b&w photos
ISBN: 9780870207464

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$16.95
Sport Ship Dog of the Great Lakes book cover featuring illustration of Sport in front of boat and lighthouse

Sport: Ship Dog of the Great Lakes

9780870209147
In this beautifully illustrated children's book based on historical documents, readers share in Sport's adventures while discovering the various ways lighthouse tender ships helped keep the lake safe for others.

For Library, Trade, and Wholesale
$17.95
Stories from the Wreckage

Stories from the Wreckage: A Great Lakes Maritime History Inspired by Shipwrecks

9780870209024
Details:
Author: John Odin Jensen
Paperback
304 pages. 128 b&w and color photos and illustrations. 8 x 10"
ISBN: 978-0-87020-902-4
Publication Date: May, 2019
Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

For Library, Trade, and Wholesale
$29.95
Picture of The Bark River Chronicles: Stories from a Wisconsin Watershed

The Bark River Chronicles: Stories from a Wisconsin Watershed

9780870205026
Paperback: $18.95
304 pages, 25 b/w photos and illus., 14 maps, 5.5 x 8"
ISBN: 9780870205026

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$18.95
The Cadottes book cover featuring  illustration of small town with Lake Superior in background

The Cadottes - A Fur Trade Family on Lake Superior

9781976600234
A Fur Trade Family on Lake Superior, Silbernagel deepens our understanding of this era with stories of resilient, remarkable people. Second printing, paperback.

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$26.95
The Chippewa: Biography of a Wisconsin Waterway

The Chippewa: Biography of a Wisconsin Waterway

9780870207808
Paperback: $20.00
200 pages, 50 b&w photos, 1 map, 5 ½ x 8 ½
ISBN: 9780870207808

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$20.00
The Fisherfolk of Jones Island cover featuring black and white drawing

The Fisherfolk of Jones Island

9780938076094
Jones Island, originally a mile-long peninsula bordering on the Lake Michigan shoreline, has a long and fascinating history, including close ties to maritime industries and the rich ethnic heritage of Milwaukee.

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$24.95
Picture of The Fishermen, the Horse, and the Sea

The Fishermen, the Horse, and the Sea

9780870209796
Based on a true story of the dramatic rescue of young Lester Smith and his family after a violent storm hits their town of Port Washington on the shores of Lake Michigan. Beautifully illustrated and wonderfully written.

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press
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$17.95
Picture of The Misunderstood Mission of Jean Nicolet: Uncovering the Story of the 1634 Journey

The Misunderstood Mission of Jean Nicolet: Uncovering the Story of the 1634 Journey

9780870208799
Hardcover: $28.95
256 pages, 26 b/w photos, 6x9
ISBN: 978-0-87020-879-9

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$28.95
Picture of This Storied River: Legend & Lore of the Upper Mississippi

This Storied River: Legend & Lore of the Upper Mississippi

9780870207846
This Storied River celebrates the Upper Mississippi’s colorful history and the unique role the river has played in shaping the Midwest. Each chapter includes a short list of must-see sites for the modern-day explorer.

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$20.00
Picture of This Superior Place: Stories of Bayfield and the Apostle Islands

This Superior Place: Stories of Bayfield and the Apostle Islands

9780870205798
Paperback: $19.95
150 pages, 135 color and b/w photos and illus., 8 x 9
ISBN: 9780870205798

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$19.95
Cover shot of the book Vencedor with picture of the yacht racing with full sales.

Vencedor: The Story of a Great Yacht

9781493052929
Thoroughly researched and vibrantly told, Vencdedor is a captivating account of a racing sailboat famous for its exploits and victories and of the man who built it. Vencedor, a 63-foot cutter, was built in Wisconsin by the Racine Boat Manufacturing Company in the golden age of yachting.
$27.95 $13.98
Book cover of "Waterfalls of Wisconsin" showing a color photograph of one of the state's waterfalls in a wooded setting.

Waterfalls of Wisconsin

60000387
With a decade of research and travels to furnish his repertoire, Troy Hess offers descriptions and picturesque views of the serenity and natural beauty of these wondrous waterways.
$23.99
Wisconsin Lighthouses: A Photographic and Historical Guide (revised ed.)

Wisconsin Lighthouses: A Photographic and Historical Guide (revised ed.)

9780870206092
Paperback: $24.95
224 pages, 156 color and b&w photos, 1 map.
ISBN: 9780870206092

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$24.95
Book cover of "Wisconsin Waters" by Scott Spoolman with color photo of a river in summer with trees and eroded sandstone on the banks. Title in large font at the top.

Wisconsin Waters: The Ancient History of Lakes, Rivers, and Waterfalls

9780870209949
Wisconsin Waters takes readers on an epic tour of the geologic, natural, and human stories that have shaped these aquatic landscapes over millions of years.

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press
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$26.95
Life in a Northern Town: Cooking, Eating, and Other Adventures along Lake Superior

Life in a Northern Town: Cooking, Eating, and Other Adventures along Lake Superior

9780870208287
Hardcover: $29.95
208 pages, 180 color photos, 7 ½ x 9
ISBN: 9780870208287

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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$29.95
Book cover of children's book, "Death's Door", with illustration of a wooden sailing vessel in stormy waters.

Death's Door: True Tales of Tragedy, Mystery, and Bravery from the Great Lakes' Most Dangerous Waters

9781976600159
This beautifully illustrated book relates dramatic moments from Great Lakes maritime history in a graphic-novel style. For children 8-11.
$14.95