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As the state's oldest publisher, the Wisconsin Historical Society Press takes pride in publishing the finest books on Wisconsin history and culture. Come browse through the pages of our many outstanding titles.
Featured Books
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By Wendy Bilen
One woman plumbs her family history in search of meaning and wisdom in her own life. With a focus squarely on the Midwest, Wendy Bilen pieces together the history of her grandmother, Josie Broadhead, born in 1911 and raised on the North Dakota prairie. Josie married a Wisconsin farmer and moved...
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By Jerry Apps
Have you ever wondered why Swiss cheese has holes? You'll find out in this story about a Swiss cheese maker named Casper Jaggi. Casper Jaggi was only 6 years old when his father taught him how to make cheese in the Swiss Alps. In 1913, Jaggi left Switzerland in search...
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The current issue features articles on the history of the original Paul Bunyan tales, the photography of Dr. Edward A. Bass, and observations on the illustrated log book from 1903 that documents the canoeing adventure of four young friends on the Wisconsin, Mississippi, Rock, and Yahara Rivers.
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