Cultural Region/Midwest
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100 Things Lions Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
$16.95 Add to cartWhether it’s for a die-hard booster from the days of Dick Lane or a new supporter of Matthew Stafford, the top facts and activities concerning the Detroit Lions that all fans need to know and do in th… [more below]
- Series: 100 Things… Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
- Author: Pasche, Paula
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: August 01 2012
- ISBN10: 1600787290
- Language: English
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Nebraska POW Camps: A History of World War II Prisoners in the Heartland
$31.99 Add to cartDuring World War II, thousands of Axis prisoners of war were held throughout Nebraska in base camps that included Fort Robinson, Camp Scottsbluff and Camp Atlanta. Many Nebraskans did not view the POW… [more below]
- Author: Marsh, Melissa Amateis
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 178
- Publish Date: April 15 2014
- ISBN10: 1540223272
- Language: English
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Finns of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
$24.99 Add to cartExplore the lasting influence of the Finnish people in the Upper Peninsula.
At the time, Hancock consisted of nothing more than a small cluster of humble buildings, but it was here, on the outskirts of
- Series: Images of America
- Author: The Finnish American Heritage Center
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: November 19 2018
- ISBN10: 146712978X
- Language: English
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Historic Shipwrecks and Rescues on Lake Michigan
$23.99 Read moreFacing the fury and danger of Lake Michigan
Ever since French explorers first cast their eyes on Lake Michigan, this huge inland sea has been the scene of thousands of shipwreck rescues and tragedies.
- Series: Disaster
- Author: Passwater, Michael
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: October 03 2022
- ISBN10: 1467151963
- Language: English
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Ponds and Lakes of the White Mountains: A Four-Season Guide for Hikers and Anglers
$26.99 Add to cartThis all-season hiker’s and visitor’s guide to the ponds and lakes of the White Mountains celebrates the rich diversity here. Smith describes a variety of ponds and lakes-from a tree-lined roadside be… [more below]
- Author: Smith, Steven D.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 366
- Publish Date: August 13 2012
- ISBN10: 0881504130
- Language: English
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Hot Dish Heaven: Classic Casseroles from Midwest Kitchens
$19.95 Add to cartWhat do you get when you mix Tater Tots, ground beef, and cream of mushroom soup? Tater Tot Hot Dish, of course! Retired Minneapolis Star Tribune Taste section editor–the delightful auntie every disc… [more below]
- Author: Burckhardt, Ann L.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: October 13 2006
- ISBN10: 0873515684
- Language: English
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Norwegians in Minnesota
$17.95 Add to cartThe images of the Vikings professional football team, the stereotype of the “Norwegian bachelor farmer,” and even Minnesotans’ speech patterns proclaim the state’s Norwegian heritage. But Norwegian se… [more below]
- Series: People of Minnesota
- Author: Gjerde, Jon
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 110
- Publish Date: May 01 2002
- ISBN10: 0873514211
- Language: English
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One House: The Unicameral’s Progressive Vision for Nebraska
$24.95 Add to cartWhen Nebraskans voted to trade in their bicameral, partisan legislature for a one-house, nonpartisan body in 1934, it was a revolutionary decision. George Norris, a U.S. senator from Nebraska, argued
- Author: Berens, Charlyne
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 286
- Publish Date: January 01 2014
- ISBN10: 0803235194
- Language: English
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Day Trips(r) from Kansas City: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler
$19.95 Add to cartRediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips from Kansas City. Packed with full trip-planning information for hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and dis
- Series: Day Trips from Washington, D.C.: Getaway Ideas for the Local Traveler
- Author: Meyer, Diana Lambdin
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 226
- Publish Date: June 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1493070266
- Language: English
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A History Lover’s Guide to Chicago
$23.99 Add to cartFounded next to a great lake and a sluggish river, Chicago grew faster than any city ever has. Splendid department stores created modern retailing, and the skyscraper was invented to handle the needs … [more below]
- Series: History & Guide
- Author: Borzo, Greg
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: November 01 2021
- ISBN10: 146714570X
- Language: English
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Only in St. Louis!
$24.95 Add to cartIn Only in St. Louis , Charlie Brennan shares the most incredible, strange and inspiring stories he has come across in his three decades talking about the Gateway City. Readers will learn:
Wilt Chambe
- Author: Brennan, Charlie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: October 21 2020
- ISBN10: 1735815403
- Language: English
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Historic Photos of University of Georgia Football
$42.99 Add to cartOn January 30, 1892, on a field adjacent a small university’s quadrangle, just behind its New College, a mascot-the university goat–was paraded before approximately 1,500 spectators. The goat was fol
- Series: Historic Photos
- Author: Garbin, Patrick
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 202
- Publish Date: August 28 2010
- ISBN10: 1684421160
- Language: English
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60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Chicago: Including Wisconsin and Northwest Indiana
$21.95 Add to cartGet outdoors with the guide to 60 of the best hikes within 60 miles of Chicago, leading you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings.
- Series: 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles
- Author: Villaire, Ted
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 312
- Publish Date: July 03 2018
- ISBN10: 1634040864
- Language: English
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Five-Star Trails: The Ozarks: 43 Spectacular Hikes in Arkansas and Missouri
$15.95 Read moreHiking expert and Ozarks native Jim Warnock introduces 43 of the Ozarks’ best hiking trails in Arkansas and Missouri, with information including route details, directions, nearby attractions, GPS-base
- Series: Five-Star Trails
- Author: Warnock, Jim
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 280
- Publish Date: November 08 2016
- ISBN10: 1634040104
- Language: English
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100 Things Michigan Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
$18.95 Read moreMost Michigan Wolverines fans have taken in a game or two at legendary Michigan Stadium, have sported khaki pants on gameday like Jim Harbaugh, and have heard the story of the 10-Year War. But only re… [more below]
- Series: 100 Things…Fans Should Know
- Author: Chengelis, Angelique
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: September 24 2019
- ISBN10: 1629376272
- Language: English
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Minnesota Mayhem: A History of Calamitous Events, Horrific Accidents, Dastardly Crime & Dreadful Behavior in the Land of Ten Thousand La
$23.99 Add to cartTurn back the yellowing pages of Minnesota’s past and explore the best of the state’s worst moments, as chronicled in the Minneapolis Tribune and its successor newspapers. These stories and photos, cu… [more below]
- Series: True Crime
- Author: Welter, Ben
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: June 05 2012
- ISBN10: 1609495977
- Language: English
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Door County Tales: Shipwrecks, Cherries and Goats on the Roof
$21.99 Add to cartBefitting its role as Wisconsin’s thumb, Door County has its own unique pulse. It is the “Door of the Dead,” which some historians blame for more shipwrecks than any other body of freshwater in the wo
- Series: American Chronicles
- Author: Soucek, Gayle
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: June 03 2011
- ISBN10: 160949234X
- Language: English
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A People’s History of Chicago
$17.00 Add to cartNamed “Best Chicago Poet” by The Chicago Reader, Kevin Coval channels Howard Zinn to celebrate the Windy City’s hidden history.
- Series: Breakbeat Poets
- Author: Coval, Kevin
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 152
- Publish Date: March 28 2017
- ISBN10: 160846671X
- Language: English
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Agates of Lake Superior: Stunning Varieties and How They Are Formed
$24.95 Add to cartGet the definitive guide to Lake Superior agates, filled with hundreds of photos and fascinating information that make it perfect for any coffee table.
Agates are mineral formations famous for their co
- Author: Lynch, Bob
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: May 22 2012
- ISBN10: 1591933722
- Language: English
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Indiana Off the Beaten Path(r): Discover Your Fun
$17.95 Add to cartIndiana Off the Beaten Path features the things travelers and locals want to see and experience–if only they knew about them. From the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden attrac
- Series: Off the Beaten Path
- Author: Finch, Jackie Sheckler
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 290
- Publish Date: May 01 2021
- ISBN10: 1493053558
- Language: English
