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- Where The Sky Began: Land of the Tallgrass Prairie
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- 2009
- Published by: University of Iowa Press
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“It was a flowing emerald in spring and summer when the boundless winds ran across it, a tawny ocean under the winds of autumn, and a stark and painful emptiness when the great long winds drove in from the northwest. It was Beulahland for many; Gehenna for some. It was the tall prairie.”—from the “Prologue”
Originally published in 1982, Where the Sky Began, John Madson’s landmark publication, introduced readers across the nation to the wonders of the tallgrass prairie, sparking the current interest in prairie restoration. Now back in print, this classic tome will serve as inspiration to those just learning about the heartland’s native landscape and rekindle the passion of long-time prairie enthusiasts.
Originally published in 1982, Where the Sky Began, John Madson’s landmark publication, introduced readers across the nation to the wonders of the tallgrass prairie, sparking the current interest in prairie restoration. Now back in print, this classic tome will serve as inspiration to those just learning about the heartland’s native landscape and rekindle the passion of long-time prairie enthusiasts.
Table of Contents
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- PART I. THE PLACE
- 1. Beyond the Wooden Country
- pp. 3-28
- 2. Fire, Ice, and Mountain
- pp. 29-50
- 3. The Lawns of God
- pp. 51-80
- 4. The Far Gardens
- pp. 81-106
- 5. Prairyerths
- pp. 107-124
- 6. A Prairie Bestiary
- pp. 125-165
- 7. The Great Weathers
- pp. 166-194
- PART II. THE PEOPLE
- 8. Grandfather Country
- pp. 197-235
- 9. After the Plow
- pp. 236-256
- 10. People Pastures
- pp. 257-296
- Appendix A. Sources
- pp. 297-298
- Selected References
- pp. 307-314
Additional Information
ISBN
9781587295232
Related ISBN(s)
9780877458616
DOI
MARC Record
OCLC
794701545
Pages
340
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No
Copyright
2004