Encyclopedia of the Great Plains

The Encyclopedia of the Great Plains provides comprehensive coverage of the Great Plains region's history, culture, geography, economics, and social development. The work spans from prehistoric times through the late 20th century, featuring contributions from over 200 scholars. The encyclopedia contains more than 1,300 entries organized alphabetically across major categories including people, places, events, and cultural phenomena. Each entry includes photographs, maps, and illustrations that document life in the Great Plains, with detailed citations for further research. The volume approaches its subject through multiple disciplines - anthropology, sociology, geography, economics, political science and environmental studies. The entries examine both broad regional patterns and specific local developments that shaped this distinct area of North America. The encyclopedia stands as a key reference work that captures the complexity and significance of the Great Plains as a unique cultural region that defies simple categorization. Its scope and scholarly depth make it an essential resource for understanding how geography, climate, and human activity intersected to create a distinctive part of the American experience.

Readers value this book as a comprehensive reference work on Great Plains history, culture, and geography. Multiple readers note its usefulness for both academic research and casual browsing. Liked: - Clear organization by topics like agriculture, art, education - Inclusion of Native American perspectives and culture - Quality maps and photographs - Coverage of both US and Canadian plains regions - Cross-referencing between entries Disliked: - Some entries lack depth or detail - Focus skews toward recent history - Limited coverage of certain geographical areas - Price point high for individual buyers Ratings: Goodreads: 4.0/5 (5 ratings) Amazon: 5/5 (2 ratings) One university librarian called it "an invaluable starting point for Plains research." A history teacher praised the "accessible writing style suitable for high school students through academics." Several reviewers mentioned using it successfully as a classroom reference text.

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🌾 The Encyclopedia of the Great Plains covers 1,300+ entries across 27 major categories, making it one of the most comprehensive resources ever published about this region 🦬 Editor David J. Wishart spent over 8 years coordinating with more than 1,000 scholars to compile the encyclopedia's entries 🌟 The book explores both expected topics like cowboys and Native American tribes, as well as surprising subjects like Jewish communities and Vietnamese immigrants in the Plains 🎨 The encyclopedia includes over 600 illustrations and photographs, many of which had never been widely published before 🗺️ David J. Wishart is a renowned historical geographer at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln who has dedicated much of his career to studying the changing human geography of the Great Plains region