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      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
      Book cover of "Germans in Milwaukee" with six black and white images of historic Milwaukee and Milwaukeans. Square white label in the middle with the title in bold font.

      Germans in Milwaukee: A Neighborhood History

      9781467147286
      Compiling more than 1,200 interviews, authors Jill Florence Lackey and Richard Petrie share ground-level perspectives of the lasting German influence on the Cream City.
      $23.99
      Book cover of "Green Bay Murder and Mayhem" with three black and white portraits of men at the top, the title in the middle, and a photograph of a building at the bottom.

      Green Bay Murder and Mayhem

      9781467153690
      Compiling stories of stolen skulls, underground gangs, and crimes so horrendous and shocking they made national news, Timothy Freiss reveals a side of Green Bay few have seen.
      $23.99
      Sand and Fire book cover featuring an aerial photograph of the pine barrens landscape beneath a gray sky with the title large and bold along with the authors name in red, green, and tan colorings.

      Sand and Fire: Exploring a Rare Pine Barrens Landscape

      9781976600050
      A multilayered story about the impact of people on the vulnerable landscape of the Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area. Told in memoir style. Color photographs.
      $22.95
      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
      Cover of the book "Letters from Clara" with photo of a woman on a camel with pyramids in the background.

      Letters from Clara: One Intrepid Woman's Travels on the Eve of War, 1936-1939

      9780870209871
      Relish the real-life, epic journey of intrepid Wisconsin voyageur, Clara Pagel, who ventured into the world just prior to the start of World War II, chronicling her travels and the state of the world—from bombings and earthquakes to Mussolini and Gandhi—in more than 100 letters to YWCA members back home.
      $22.95
      When White Pine was King by Jerry Apps

      When the White Pine was King: A History of Lumberjacks, Log Drives, and Sawdust Cities in Wisconsin

      9780870209345
      When the White Pine Was King tells the stories of the heyday of logging, of lumberjacks and camp cooks, of river drives and deadly log jams, of sawmills and lumber towns and the echo of the ax ringing through the Northwoods as yet another white pine crashed to the ground. Full details below.

      Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press
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      $22.95
      60 Hikes Within 60 Miles Madison

      60 Hikes Within 60 Miles Madison

      2-0000171
      It's time to take a hike and explore the Madison area. Filled with interesting new places to discover!
      $22.95
      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
      Picture of Simple Things: Lessons from the Family Farm

      Simple Things: Lessons from the Family Farm

      9780870208874
      Hardcover: $22.95
      160 pages, 5 1/2x 8
      ISBN: 978-0-87020-887-4

      Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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      $22.95
      Gordon MacQuarrie book cover featuring black and white image of Gordons face

      Gordon MacQuarrie: The Story of an Old Duck Hunter

      9780870203442
      Paperback: $22.95
      208 pages, 28 b/w photos, 2 maps, 6x9
      ISBN: 978-0-87020-344-2

      Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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      $22.95
      Civilian Conservation Corps in Wisconsin book cover

      The Civilian Conservation Corps in Wisconsin: Nature's Army at Work

      9780870209048
      Captured in rich prose are the voices of the CCC boys who, by preserving Wisconsin's natural beauty between 1933 and 1942, discovered purpose in their labor and founded an enduring legacy of environmental stewardship.
      $22.95
      Fighting Son book cover featuring image of Phillip La Follette with black background

      Fighting Son: A Biography of Philip F. La Follette

      9780870203534
      Paperback: $22.95
      360 pp, illustrated, photographs, maps
      ISBN: 9780870203534

      Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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      $22.95
      Fighting Bob La Follette book cover featuring black and white image of La Follettte

      Fighting Bob La Follette: The Righteous Reformer

      9780870204265
      Paperback: $22.95
      416 pages, 37 b/w photos and illus., 6.125 x 9.25"
      ISBN: 9780870204265

      Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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      $22.95
      Picture of Gudrun’s Kitchen: Recipes from a Norwegian Family

      Gudrun’s Kitchen: Recipes from a Norwegian Family

      9780870204623
      Paperback: $22.95
      272 pages, 20 b/w photos, 8 x 8
      ISBN: 9780870204623

      Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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      $22.95
      Whispers and Shadows: A Naturalist’s Memoir

      Whispers and Shadows: A Naturalist’s Memoir

      9780870207099
      Hardcover: $22.95
      128 pages, 5½ x 8
      ISBN: 9780870207099

      Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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      $22.95
      Limping Through Life: A Farm Boy’s Polio Memoir

      Limping Through Life: A Farm Boy’s Polio Memoir

      9780870205804
      Hardcover: $22.95
      248 pages, 48 b/w photos, 5 ½ x 8 ¼
      ISBN: 9780870205804

      Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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      $22.95
      Picture of Once a Professor: A Memoir of Teaching in Turbulent Times

      Once a Professor: A Memoir of Teaching in Turbulent Times

      9780870208577
      Hardcover: $22.95
      256 pages, 39 b&w photos, 5 ½ x 8 ½
      ISBN: 978-0-87020-857-7

      Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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      $22.95
      How to Make a Life: A Tibetan Refugee Family and the Midwestern Woman They Adopted

      How to Make a Life: A Tibetan Refugee Family and the Midwestern Woman They Adopted

      9780870208553
      Paperback: $22.95
      240 pages, 29 b&w and color photos, 5 ½ x 8 ½
      ISBN: 978-0-87020-855-3

      Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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      $22.95
      Never Curse the Rain: A Farm Boy’s Reflection on Water

      Never Curse the Rain: A Farm Boy’s Reflection on Water

      9780870207945
      Hardcover: $22.95
      160 pages, 5 1/2 x 8
      ISBN: 9780870207945

      Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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      $22.95
      Book cover of "100 Things to Do in Wisconsin Before You Die" with title in bold white font on red background.

      100 Things to do in Wisconsin Before You Die

      9781681064192
      100 Things to Do in Wisconsin Before You Die is a comprehensive guide to all the must-see, must-taste, and must-do activities for the whole family. Start planning your next adventure today!
      $22.50
      Book cover of "Milwaukee's Bronzeville" with sepia photo of happy children holding band instruments in front of a building.

      Milwaukee's Bronzeville 1900-1950

      9780738540610
      Milwaukee's Bronzeville, a thriving 12-block area along Walnut street, is remembered by African American elders as a good place to grow up—times were hard, but the community was tight.
      $21.99
      Book cover of "Haunted Racine" with illustration of an expansive brick building under a night sky and full moon. A light glows in one of the dozens of windows.

      Haunted Racine

      9781467150781
      Like so many cities bordering Lake Michigan, Racine has a long and storied history. Some of that history is stranger than fiction, and historian Rory Graves uncovers some of the city's most notorious haunts.
      $21.99
      Book cover of "Voices of Milwaukee Bronzeville" with five black and white photos of groups of African American Milwaukeans, children and adults. The title of the book is in bold blue font on the left side.

      Voices of Milwaukee Bronzeville

      9781467148887
      Gathering interviews with residents of the now-vanished neighborhood, Dr. Sandra E. Jones reimagines Bronzeville not just as a place, but as a spirit engendered by a people determined to make a way out of no way.
      $21.99
      Book cover of "History Lover's Guide to Milwaukee" with four photos of historic buildings of Milwaukee and the title in large white font. One of the buildings is the Milwaukee Art Museum.

      History Lover's Guide to Milwaukee

      80000152
      Leading readers on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood tour, author and Milwaukee native Jim Nelsen pinpoints the fascinating historic locations of the Cream City.
      $21.99
      Book cover of "Mineral Point Wisconsin" showing sepia tone image of the Main Street lined with shops and filled with people.

      Mineral Point, Wisconsin

      700008
      This fascinating pictorial history celebrates the people of Mineral Point-the early American settlers from Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky, and the Cornish, German, Irish, and Italian immigrants. Illustrated.
      $21.99
      Book cover of Wisconsin Legends and Lore by Tea Krulos with pictures of Paul Bunyan, Native American Indians, a Hodag statue, and a lumberjack camp.

      Wisconsin Legends and Lore

      9781467143448
      Haunting and curious tales from Dairyland. Author Tea Krulos, an expert in all things strange and unusual, digs up Wisconsin favorites and arcane lore.
      $21.99
      Brewing in Milwaukee cover featuring historical image of men working in a brewery. Shows workers bottling beer as well as rolling barrels.

      Brewing in Milwaukee

      800036
      Drink up the history of one of the most famous beer cities in the world. Learn about the people and the breweries that make this exciting city so special in Wisconsin.
      $21.99
      Book cover of "Place Names of Wisconsin" showing a map of Wisconsin and the title of the book in large font under the picture of the map.

      Place Names of Wisconsin

      9780299309640
      Fun to read and packed with information, Place Names of Wisconsin is a must-have for anyone interested in Wisconsin and Midwest history, language, geography, and culture—or anyone who simply wonders “why did they name it that?”
      $21.95
      HARBOR CITY CHRONICLES" is written in big, bold white letters over a blue background with "The People and Culture" and "Apostle Isalnds Bayfield Peninsula Chequamegon Bay" written below in white. . There is a blue and white historical illustration of a harbor city. At the bottom of the cover, "A Journalistic History with Photos" and the author's name, "Robert J. Nelson" is written in white.

      Harbor City Chronicles: The People and Culture

      900347
      A journalistic history of the people and culture of the Apostle Islands, Bayfield Peninsula and Chequamegon Bay with many photos, illustrations and maps.
      $20.95 $10.48
      Book cover of "Little Hawk and Lone Wolf" with an illustration of a forest scene with a river running through it. A boy and wolf are on the left bank of the river.

      Little Hawk and the Lone Wolf: A Memoir

      9781976600029
      Little Hawk shares his life journey—a story that is wise and irreverent, often funny, and deeply moving. Paperback edition.
      $20.00
      Cover of the book "Here on Lake Hallie" by Patti See with illustration of people around a campfire in winter.

      Here on Lake Hallie: In Praise of Barflies, Fix-It Guys, and Other Folks in Our Hometown

      9780870209918
      Essays on barflies, fix-it guys, and other eccentric small-town folks come together in a humorous and touching collection that shares the heart of a Midwestern lake community.
      $20.00
      Milwaukee at the Gathering of the Waters book cover in tan with picture of Milwaukee

      Milwaukee at the Gathering of the Waters

      9780938076063
      A pictorial and entertaining commentary on the growth and development of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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      $20.00
      Book cover of Finding Freedom with dark blue background showing illustration of a man carrying a knapsack over his shoulder running.

      Finding Freedom: The Untold Story of Joshua Glover, Freedom Seeker

      9780870209550
      A bittersweet story of bravery and compassion, Finding Freedom provides the first full picture of the man for whom so many fought and around whom so much history was made.
      $20.00
      Picture of Ridge Stories: Herding Hens, Powdering Pigs, and Other Recollections from a Boyhood in the Driftless

      Ridge Stories: Herding Hens, Powdering Pigs, and Other Recollections from a Boyhood in the Driftless

      9780870209239
      Details:
      Author: Gary Jones
      Paperback
      208 pages. 5.5 x 8.5"
      ISBN: 9780870209239
      Publication Date: Fall 2019
      Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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      $20.00
      Job Man: My Life in Professional Wrestling

      Job Man: My Life in Professional Wrestling

      9780870209253
      Details:
      Authors: By Chris Multerer with Larry Widen
      Paperback
      168 pages. 5.5 x 8.5"
      ISBN: 9780870209253
      Publication Date: Fall 2019
      Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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      $20.00
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