The Romance Of Wisconsin Place Names
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The Romance Of Wisconsin Place Names
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Author : Robert E. Gard
language : en
Publisher: Wisconsin Historical Society
Release Date : 2015-09-09
The Romance Of Wisconsin Place Names written by Robert E. Gard and has been published by Wisconsin Historical Society this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-09 with History categories.
“The names of places lie upon the land and tell us where we are or where we have been or where we want to go. And so much more.”—From the introduction Fifty years ago, educator and writer Robert E. Gard traveled across Wisconsin, learning the trivial, controversial, and landmark stories behind how cities, counties, and local places got their names. This volume records the fruits of Gard’s labors in an alphabetical listing of places from every corner of Wisconsin, and the stories behind their often-unusual names. Gard’s work provides an important snapshot of how Wisconsin residents of a bygone era came to understand the names of their towns and home places, many of which can no longer be found on any map. Celebrated rural historian Jerry Apps introduces this reprint of Gard’s work, saying that in “some ways The Romance of Wisconsin Place Names is a reference book, a place where you can go to learn a little more about your home town. But in many ways it is much more than that, for it includes the stories of places throughout the state, submitted by the people who knew them. It is a book where story, people, and place all come together.”
The Romance Of Wisconsin Placenames
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Author : Robert Edward Gard
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
The Romance Of Wisconsin Placenames written by Robert Edward Gard and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Names, Geographical categories.
Place Names Of Wisconsin
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Author : Edward Callary
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
Place Names Of Wisconsin written by Edward Callary and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Names, Geographical categories.
Indian Placenames In America
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Author : Sandy Nestor
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-05-07
Indian Placenames In America written by Sandy Nestor and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-07 with Social Science categories.
The American Indians have lost much of their land over the years, but their legacy is evident in the many places around the United States that have Indian names. Countless placenames have, however, been corrupted over time, and numerous placenames have similar spellings but different meanings. This reference work is a reprint in one combined volume of the two-volume set published by McFarland in 2003 and 2005. Volume One covers the name origins and histories of cities, towns and villages in the United States that have Indian names. It is arranged alphabetically by state, then alphabetically by city, town or village name. Additional data include population figures and county names. Probable Indian placenames with no certain origin also receive entries, and as much history as possible is provided about those locations. Volume Two covers more than 1400 rivers, lakes, mountains and other natural features in the United States with Indian names. It is arranged by state, and then alphabetically by natural feature. Counties are provided for most entries, with multiple counties listed for some entries where appropriate. In addition to name origins and meanings, geophysical data such as the heights of mountains and lengths of waterways are indicated.
The Footprints Of A Wisconsin Lumber Executive
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Author : Jan M. Long
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2001
The Footprints Of A Wisconsin Lumber Executive written by Jan M. Long and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
When one studies the history of Wisconsin, it is impossible to ignore the significant role played by the lumber industry during the Nineteenth Century. Down through the years, many authors have discussed the history of the lumber industry in Wisconsin during this era. No discussion of this subject is complete without reference to the dynamic impact of The Knapp, Stout & Co. Company and its founder, William Wilson...due to its dominating role in the industry. Consequently, many authors have referenced this company and its founder. However, up to this point, no book has been exclusively devoted to this famed company, and its founder. This volume tells the compelling story of William Wilson, who built a world class lumber empire in the woods of Wisconsin. It collects this secondary information, that is, the relevant published accounts of this company and its founder, weaving it together with primary sources. In the end, we have a volume which brings into shaper focus, the history of Northwestern Wisconsin's Red Cedar Valley, and the forces which forever modified the geographical character of the region.
Wisconsin Folklore
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Author : James P. Leary
language : en
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
Release Date : 1999-01-15
Wisconsin Folklore written by James P. Leary and has been published by Univ of Wisconsin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-01-15 with Social Science categories.
Highly entertaining and richly informative, Wisconsin Folklore offers the first comprehensive collection of writings about the surprisingly varied folklore of Wisconsin. Beginning with a historical introduction to Wisconsin's folklore and concluding with an up-to-date bibliography, this anthology offers more than fifty annotated and illustrated entries in five sections: "Terms and Talk," "Storytelling," "Music, Song, and Dance," "Beliefs and Customs," and "Material Traditions and Folklife." The various contributors, from 1884 to 1997, are anthropologists, ethnomusicologists, historians, journalists, museologists, ordinary citizens reminiscing, sociologists, students, writers of fiction, practitioners of folklore, and folklorists. Their interests cover an enormous range of topics: from Woodland Indian place names and German dialect expressions to Welsh nicknames and the jargon of apple-pickers, brewers, and farmers; from Ho-Chunk and Ojibwa mythological tricksters and Paul Bunyan legends to stories of Polish strongmen and Ole and Lena jokes; from Menominee dances and Norwegian fiddling and polka music to African-American gospel groups and Hmong musicians; from faith healers and wedding and funeral customs to seasonal ethnic festivities and tavern amusements; and from spearing decoys and needlework to church dinners, sacred shrines, and the traditional work practices of commercial fishers, tobacco growers, and pickle packers. For general readers, teachers, librarians, and scholars alike, Wisconsin Folklore exemplifies and illuminates Wisconsin's cultural traditions, and establishes the state's significant but long neglected contributions to American folklore.
Indian Names On Wisconsin S Map
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Author : Virgil J. Vogel
language : en
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
Release Date : 1991
Indian Names On Wisconsin S Map written by Virgil J. Vogel and has been published by Univ of Wisconsin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with History categories.
List of place-names, primarily those names after American Indian tribes or individuals, including some historical information about each person or tribe.
Wisconsin Library Bulletin
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1923
Wisconsin Library Bulletin written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1923 with Libraries categories.
Indian Names In Michigan
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Author : Virgil J. Vogel
language : en
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Release Date : 1986
Indian Names In Michigan written by Virgil J. Vogel and has been published by University of Michigan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with History categories.
"Indian Names in Michigan traces the origin of hundreds of place-names given to counties, towns, lakes, rivers, and topographical features of the Great Lakes State. These melodic names that enrich our appreciation for the romantic past of our state record the culture and history of both the American Indian and the white settler. Most of the Indian names borne by Michigan's cities, counties, lakes, and rivers are those of Indian tribes and individuals. Settlers named places not only fro the resident tribes, but also for tribes in the West that they had never seen. Indian Names in Michigan is written for all local history enthusiasts and anyone interested in Indian history and culture"--Back cover.
Wisconsin Waters
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Author : Scott Spoolman
language : en
Publisher: Wisconsin Historical Society
Release Date : 2022-07-26
Wisconsin Waters written by Scott Spoolman and has been published by Wisconsin Historical Society this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-26 with Science categories.
Every Wisconsin waterway has a story, from the Great Lakes and the Mighty Mississippi to thousands of interior lakes, rivers, and trout streams. 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. In this companion to his popular Wisconsin State Parks book, Scott Spoolman journeys to the distant past to examine the origins of Wisconsin’s lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and wetlands. In his accessible storytelling style, Spoolman details the natural forces—volcanic eruptions, ancient seas, erosion, glaciers, and more—that created these bodies of water and the resulting habitats for the state’s flora, fauna, and early peoples. More than a geology or natural history book, Wisconsin Waters invites readers to visit waterways in four regions of the state, where they can view the modern-day evidence of how they were formed. Nineteen travel guides suggest ways to explore a selection of Wisconsin waterscapes, providing a better understanding of the land’s history that will enhance readers’ enjoyment of and appreciation for our freshwater resources.