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Beer, cheese, lakes, rivers, cabins, and cities. With a diverse geography, beautiful natural wonders, and vibrant cities, tourism naturally plays a major role in Wisconsin's economy, and its nickname, "America's Dairyland," speaks to the importance of agriculture. Of course, cheeseheads abound in Green Bay and throughout the state, as do the Effigy Mounds--burial mounds--in the form of animals or birds of the Woodland Indians.
The Handy Wisconsin Answer Book takes an in-depth look at the state's variety, along with its fascinating history, people, myths, culture, and trivia. Covering its industries, politicians, arts, media, culture, and, of course, sports dynasties and legends, it brings the state's past and present to life. Learn about the earliest people in the Great Lakes area, the Paleo-Indian People, French explorers, traders, the Paul Bunyan "myth," today's numerous ethnic festivals, including Brat(wurst) Days, Polka Days, Cheese Days, and the Wisconsin Highland Games. Uncover surprising fun facts like Brett Farve's first forward pass for the Packers was caught by ... Brett Favre
From log-rolling, the state capital in Madison and its politics, famous breweries, major manufacturers Kohler Company, Johnson Controls, John Deere, Caterpillar Inc. and Harley-Davidson motorcycles to the Milwaukee Art Museum, Willem Dafoe, Georgia O'Keeffe, the infamous Jeffrey Dahmer, Al Jarreau, and other notable people and places, The Handy Wisconsin Answer Book answers to nearly 1,400 questions the Badger State's unique and interesting history, people, and places, including:
The Handy Wisconsin Answer Book answers these and more intriguing questions about people, places, events, government, and places of interest It's an informative and fun look at the Badger State, people, history, and culture.
Author: Terri Schlichenmeyer, Mark W. Meier
ISBN-10: 1578596610
ISBN-13: 9781578596614
Publisher: Visible Ink Press
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2019
Pages: 416
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.20h x 7.10w x 1.00d
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