A convenient place to go to look up the basic - and fun - facts about Wisconsin, its history and culture.
With a diverse geography, beautiful natural wonders and cities, tourism naturally plays a major role in Wisconsin's economy, and the 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, it answers to nearly 1,400 questions the Badger State's unique and interesting history, people and places, including What is the state dance? How did log rolling become a sport? Was Paul Bunyan a real person? Where is the Pabst Mansion located? How many Wisconsin towns claim to be the UFO Capital of the World?
"A big compendium of Badger State trivia and factoids, with a helpful subject index." - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"? provide(s) a wide range of information about the Great Lakes Region state of Wisconsin. They cover Wisconsin basics; early history 1700-1800; the State of Wisconsin 1800 to 1900; Wisconsin history 1900 to now; city life: Milwaukee, Madison, and beyond; politics and law; business and agriculture; things to see and do; sports; fun facts, trivia, and the unusual; and notable sons and daughters." — Protoview Book News
