The Great Plains Second Edition

Author : Walter Prescott Webb
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781496232595

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The Great Plains, Second Edition by Walter Prescott Webb Pdf

Published in Cooperation with the William P. Clements Center for Southwest Studies, Southern Methodist University This iconic description of the interaction between the vast central plains of the continent and the white Americans who moved there in the mid-nineteenth century has endured as one of the most influential, widely known, and controversial works in western history since its first publication in 1931. Arguing that "the Great Plains environment . . . constitutes a geographic unity whose influences have been so powerful as to put a characteristic mark upon everything that survives within its borders," Walter Prescott Webb identifies the revolver, barbed wire, and the windmill as technological adaptations that facilitated Anglo conquest of the arid, treeless region. Webb draws on history, anthropology, geography, demographics, climatology, and economics in arguing that the 98th Meridian constitutes an institutional fault line at which "practically every institution that was carried across it was either broken and remade or else greatly altered." This new edition of one of the foundational works of western American history features an introduction by Great Plains historian Andrew R. Graybill and a new index and updated design.

Author : Walter Prescott Webb
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 525 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0758119313

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The Great Plains by Walter Prescott Webb Pdf

This classic description of the interaction between the vast central plains of America and the people who lived there has, since its first publication in 1931, been one of the most influential, widely known, and controversial works in western history. Arguing that "the Great Plains environment. . .constitutes a geographic unity whose influences have been so powerful as to put a characteristic mark upon everything that survives within its borders," Webb singles out the revolver, barbed wire, and the windmill as evidence of the new phase of civilization required for settlement of that arid, treeless region. Webb draws on history, anthropology, geography, demographics, climatology, and economics to substantiate his thesis that the 98th meridian constituted an institutional fault— comparable to a geological fault— at which "practically every institution that was carried across it was either broken and remade or else greatly altered."

Author : Daniel J. Gelo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351718127

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Indians of the Great Plains by Daniel J. Gelo Pdf

This book provides a thorough and engaging study of Plains Indian life. It covers both historical and contemporary aspects and contains wide and balanced treatment of the many different tribal groups, including Canadian and southern populations. Daniel J. Gelo draws on years of ethnographic research and emphasizes that Plains societies and cultures are continuing, living entities. The second edition has been updated to take account of recent developments and current terminology. The chapters feature a range of illustrations, maps, and text boxes, as well as summaries, key terms, and questions to support teaching and learning. It is an essential text for courses on Indians of the Great Plains and relevant for students of anthropology, archaeology, history, and Indigenous studies.

Author : Jon Farrar
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781609380724

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Field Guide to Wildflowers of Nebraska and the Great Plains by Jon Farrar Pdf

From the mixed-grass prairies of the Panhandle in the west, to the Sandhills prairie and mixed-grass prairies in central Nebraska, to the tallgrass prairies in the east, the state is home to hundreds of wildflower species, yet the primary guide to these flowers has been out of print for almost two decades. Now back in a second edition with updated nomenclature, refined plant descriptions, better photographs where improvements were called for, and a new design, Jon Farrar’s Field Guide to Wildflowers of Nebraska and the Great Plains, originally published by NEBRASKAland magazine and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, is a visual treat and educational guide to some of the region’s showiest and most interesting wildflowers. Organizing species by color, Farrar provides scientific, common, and family names; time of flowering; distribution both for Nebraska specifically and for the Great Plains in general; and preferred habitat including soil type and plant community from roadsides to woodlands to grasslands. Descriptions of each species are succinct and accessible; Farrar packs a surprising amount of information into a compact space. For many species, he includes intriguing notes about edibility, medicinal uses by Native Americans and early pioneers, similar species and varieties, hybridization, and changes in status as plants become uncommon or endangered. Superb color photographs allow each of the 274 wildflowers to be easily identified and pen-and-ink illustrations provide additional details for many species. It is a joy to have this new edition riding along on car seats and in backpacks helping naturalists at all levels of expertise explore prairies, woodlands, and wetlands in search of those ever-changing splashes of color we call wildflowers.

Author : Walter Prescot Webb
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 525 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1953
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:991774079

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The Great Plains by Walter Prescot Webb Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:83239362

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Great Plains by Anonim Pdf

Author : Randall 1858-1923 Parrish
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-26
Category : History
ISBN : 1362782572

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GRT PLAINS THE ROMANCE OF WEST by Randall 1858-1923 Parrish Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : David J. Wishart
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 962 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0803247877

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Encyclopedia of the Great Plains by David J. Wishart Pdf

"Wishart and the staff of the Center for Great Plains Studies have compiled a wide-ranging (pun intended) encyclopedia of this important region. Their objective was to 'give definition to a region that has traditionally been poorly defined,' and they have

Author : Randall Parrish
Publisher : Nabu Press
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1289470545

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The Great Plains by Randall Parrish Pdf

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Author : Linda Ray Pratt
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781496204820

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Great Plains Literature by Linda Ray Pratt Pdf

Great Plains Literature is an exploration of influential literature of the Plains region in both the United States and Canada. It reflects the destruction of the culture of the first people who lived there, the attempts of settlers to conquer the land, and the tragic losses and successes of settlement that are still shaping our modern world of environmental threat, ethnic and racial hostilities, declining rural communities, and growing urban populations. In addition to featuring writers such as Ole Edvart Rölvaag, Willa Cather, and John Neihardt, who address the epic stories of the past, Great Plains Literature also includes contemporary writers such as Louis Erdrich, Kent Haruf, Ted Kooser, Rilla Askew, N. Scott Momaday, and Margaret Laurence. This literature encompasses a history of courage and violence, aggrandizement and aggression, triumph and terror. It can help readers understand better how today’s threats to the environment, clashes with Native people, struggling small towns, and rural migration to the cities reflect the same forces that were important in the past.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Corn
ISBN : UCBK:C065466993

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Insect Pest Management for Corn on the Western Great Plains by Anonim Pdf

Descriptors: corn, insect pests, pest management.

Author : Richard Irving Dodge
Publisher : Theclassics.Us
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 123029676X

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The Plains of the Great West and Their Inhabitants; Being a Description of the Plains, Game, Indians, and C. , of the Great North American Desert by Richard Irving Dodge Pdf

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1876 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XLT7. CONCLUSION'. The plains Indian, while not so degraded as many other tribes and people of this and the older continent, is as thoroughly savage as any. His religion inculcates neither obligation nor duty either to God or man. His education teaches no morality. His social life is scarcely a remove from that of the beasts of the field. Ilis idea of right is the execution of his own will; of wrong, the enforcement of another will in opposition to his. But, however savage he may be, it is worth while to reflect that the ancestors of the most enlightened nations were at some time in the world's history as savage as he is now. Our growth has been the slow development of ages upon ages. It is hardly fair to expect him, even with superior advantages, to change his nature in two or three generations. He has, moreover, never had a fair chance. His advantages, knowledge of and contact with civilisation, are rather apparent than real. The fur trade of North America has founded and built up some of the most colossal fortunes in England, France, and America. The larger portion of this trade comes from the Indian. Its profits, even with the legitimate traffic, were and still are enormous; and, when advantage is taken of his passion for finery and fire water, these already enormous profits are so far increased that sharp and unscrupulous competition is not to be wondered at. The nature of the direct trade, the small capital required, and its position outside of the jurisdiction of the law, attract to it the very worst class of whites, who communicate to the Indian all the most glaring vices, and none of the good qualities, of civilisation. That the Indian at this day is the cruel, inhuman savage that he is, is partially the fault of the...

Author : David Plowden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015054030898

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Floor of the Sky: the Great Plains by David Plowden Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Forests and forestry
ISBN : OSU:32435065606691

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General Technical Report RMRS by Anonim Pdf

Author : Merrill Gilfillan
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2003-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0803271077

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Magpie Rising by Merrill Gilfillan Pdf

The rolling, billowing, delicate landscape of Nebraska?s Sandhills; the tombstone of Billy the Kid?stolen so often that it must be caged and shackled?in Fort Sumner, New Mexico; an intercontinental ballistic missile trundling down a highway under heavy guard in Weld County, Colorado; cottonwoods and cranes, faded hotels and abandoned trailers painted aqua and purple; the ghosts of Pawnees, Cheyennes, and Kiowas and generations of settlers whose descendants now grouse in a cafä in Heimdahl, North Dakota, or roar off to a bikers convention in Sturgis, South Dakota. These are some of the things that catch Merrill Gilfillan?s eye and ear in this radiant collection of essays. ø Written with a poetic economy that often attains grandeur, Magpie Rising is an exhilarating tour of the Great Plains?its geography, wildlife, history, mythology, and food, its vast spaces and weirdly synchronous time. This is nature writing at its most evocative and insightful.