A PRAIRIE MOSAIC:
AN ATLAS OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA'S LAND, CULTURE, AND NATURE
Steven J. Rothenberger and Susanne George-Bloomfield, Editors
"The prairie conditions what I see, what I look for, and what I
find in the world to write about." ...Wright Morris
Once deemed the "Great American Desert" by Major Stephen Long, the
plains have risen in perception, stature, and importance. Our rich
prairie land, yesterday, today, and tomorrow, provides a living and
working example that reflects the American pioneer experience.
Although it is impossible to capture the prairie's
complexity in a single volume, A Prairie
Mosaic combines the geology, climate, biology, history, politics,
art, and economics of the region into a concise treatment that will
appeal to the general reader as well as to the most sophisticated
prairie enthusiast.
A Prairie Mosaic is a multidisciplinary
overview of the heart of Nebraska and its inhabitants. This 244-page
book blends together thirty articles, twenty-nine poems, and numerous
illustrations to provide a unique perspective of the prairie.
From the geological forces that formed this region to the historical
and contemporary influences of human habitation, the reader will
develop a deeper appreciation for this "land where the West begins."
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