WISCONSIN ENCYCLOPEDIA  is the definitive reference work on Wisconsin — a single source reference dedicated to the history and geography of Wisconsin. The noted historian Dr. Oscar B. Chamberlain, Senior Lecturer of History at University of Wisconsin, has contributed to articles on Introduction to Wisconsin History, Early History of Wisconsin and Wisconsin History. These articles cover the history of Wisconsin, from the early explorers to twenty-first century events. Other major sections in this reference work are Wisconsin Symbols and Designations, Geography and Topography, Profiles of  Governors, Chronology of Historic Events, Dictionary of  Places, Constitution, Bibliography, Pictorial Scenes, State Executive Offices, State Agencies, Departments and Offices, Wisconsin Senators, Wisconsin Assembly Members, U.S. Senators and U.S. Congress members from Wisconsin, Directory of Historic Places and Index.

• INTRODUCTION TO WISCONSIN HISTORY

An overview of Wisconsin history written by Dr. Oscar B.

Chamberlain.

• STATE  DESIGNATIONS

Describes all the state symbols.

• GEOGRAPHY  AND  TOPOGRAPHY

Describes Wisconsin’s unique physical properties.

• EARLY  HISTORY

An essay, edited by Dr. Chamberlain chronicling Wisconsin history from its first inhabitants to the arrival of early explorers.

• HISTORY

An essay, edited by Dr. Chamberlain, chronicling

Wisconsin history from the arrival of early explorers

       through contemporary times. 

• CHRONOLOGY

An easy-to-read timeline displaying historical information

about the state.

• GOVERNORS

Biographies of all state governors, including territorial

governors. 

• DICTIONARY  OF  PLACES

Historical and contemporary information on all counties

and cities. Includes current population figures, place name

origins, locations, etc.

• WISCONSIN  PICTORIAL

A wide array of images documenting scenes from

       Wisconsin and its history.

Volume One Includes:

• POLITICAL SECTION

State Executive Officers

State Agencies, Departments, and Offices

Wisconsin State Senators

Wisconsin Assembly Members

U.S.  Senators from Wisconsin

U.S. Representatives from Wisconsin

• DIRECTORY OF WISCONSIN HISTORIC PLACES

All the place listings as designated by the National Register of Historic Places.

• WISCONSIN CONSTITUTION

• BIBLIOGRAPHY

A list of titles recommended by Dr. Chamberlain for further research.

• INDEX

A detailed index to all sections.

Volume Two Includes:

• Two Volumes • 1,468 Pages • 50+ Illustrations and maps.

• 5.5 x 8.5 Page Size • Hardcover • Copyright 2008

• ISBN 10 digit 1878592610 • ISBN 13 digit 9781878592613

• Set price $165.00

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