Warriors, Saints, and Scoundrels

Warriors, Saints, and Scoundrels
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Publisher : Wisconsin Historical Society
Total Pages : 234
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ISBN-10 : 9780870207938
ISBN-13 : 0870207938
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Book Synopsis Warriors, Saints, and Scoundrels by : Michael Edmonds

Download or read book Warriors, Saints, and Scoundrels written by Michael Edmonds and published by Wisconsin Historical Society. This book was released on 2017-04-14 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A governor who saw ghosts, an incorrigible horse thief, a husband and wife who each stood over seven feet tall, an American Indian chief who defied forced removal, and the first woman to practice law before the Supreme Court: these are just some of the remarkable characters whose lives influenced and defined the state of Wisconsin. Authors Michael Edmonds and Samantha Snyder plumbed the depths of the Wisconsin Historical Society’s collections to research and compose lively portraits of eighty of these notable individuals: mayors, ministers, mystics, murderers, and everything in between. Each story is followed by recommended sources for readers’ continued exploration. Whether read on the fly or all in one sitting, these short, colorful narratives will intrigue and inform as you delve into Wisconsin’s diverse and diverting history.


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