Minnesota (On-the-Road Histories) [Paperback]

John Radzilowski (Author)

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Publication Date: February 2006

Minnesota is many landscapes, but none of them fully define her. And where is it, exactly? Easterners see it as part of the West, Westerners as part of the East. Minnesotans often split the difference and call their home "the Upper Midwest." Everyone, save Canadians, agrees that it is in the North. To be sure, winter is both a trial and a point of perverse pride for natives. Minnesotans also take a more universally understood pride in their state's quality of life; with its progressive political traditions, Minnesota always ranks high in national rankings that consider the environment, economic well-being, thriving arts communities, health, and education. In Minnesota, John Radzilowski explores the history of the peoples-native Americans, Norwegian, Swedish, French Canadian, German, Irish, Finnish, Polish, and more who have made the state what it is today. He explores the rich and distinct cultural histories of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul, as well as "outstate" Minnesota, the largely rural land beyond the sprawling metro area.

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John Radzilowski, a Minnesota writer and historian, is the author of ten books, including the forthcoming Poles in Minnesota.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Interlink Books (February 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566565677
• ISBN-13: 978-1566565677
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,206,368 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended for on-site visitors and armchair travellers alike!, August 4, 2006

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This review is from: Minnesota (On-the-Road Histories) (Paperback)

John Radzilowski is a Minnesota native, writer and historian. He therefore brings a special expertise to Minnesota: On-the-Road, a panoramic survey of the cultural, historical, and geographic aspects of a surprisingly multi-ethnic upper midwest state which always ranked high with respect to the environmental, the economic well-being of its citizens, the arts, health, and education. Along with a lively account of Minnesota's history, Minnesota: On-the-Road is enhanced for the traveller with full-color and black/white archival and contemporary photographs and maps; a chronology of major events; "infobits" such as state symbols, songs, etc.; literary extracts; visitor resources and "must-see" sights; cultural highlights and special events; and a select bibliography. Minnesota: On-the-Road is recommended for on-site visitors and armchair travellers alike!