Wisconsin: The Story of the Badger State

This book recounts the big themes and the poignant stories that make Wisconsin's past meaningful. Author Norman K. Risjord takes us from the reign of the giant glaciers, through the colorful years of exploration, fur trade and lumbering, to the political heyday of Fighting Bob La Follette and modern times. Useful Travelers' Guides detail historic destinations, giving wandering historians the information they need to explore the Badger State's vibrant past.

Norman K. Risjord is a retired professor of history at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a prize-winning teacher whose classroom lectures on American history were frequently broadcast on Wisconsin Public Radio. He is the author of numerous books, including high school and college texts, and, most recently, a popular biography of Thomas Jefferson. He lives on a farm in Richland County.