Download or read book Geology of the Baraboo Wisconsin Area written by Richard A. Davis Jr. and published by Geological Society of America. This book was released on 2016-08-10 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Primarily for students, this guidebook on, and road log to, the Baraboo, Wisconsin, area offers insight into a wide range of geologic features. Precambrian, Cambrian, and Quaternary times are represented in a range of lithologies, structures, stratigraphy, and geomorphology. This notable area lies at the boundary of the glacial and driftless regions of the Quaternary"--

Download or read book Baraboo Dells and Devil s Lake Region written by Harry Ellsworth Cole and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Baraboo Iron bearing District of Wisconsin written by Samuel Weidman and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Baraboo written by Don Atkinson and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baraboo provides a selected history of the city of Baraboo, Wisconsin, and the surrounding region. The book focuses on six features of the Baraboo area that make it distinctive from other towns, and that help explain how a Midwestern city of modest size has had such a major impact on the rest of the state, nation, and world. The six features of the region that the book highlights are: 1) the Baraboo Bluffs; 2) the Ho-Chunk Nation; 3) the Ringling brothers; 4) the Badger Army Ammunition Plant, 5) the Great Wisconsin Manhunt of 1961; and 6) the International Crane Foundation. The Baraboo Bluffs have been designated a National Natural Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior and a "Last Great Place" by the Nature Conservancy. Part 1 reviews the geological history of the Bluffs and describes the biological attributes that make them unique. The author speculates that the Bluffs may have helped inspire Aldo Leopold to write his environmental manifesto, A Sand County Almanac, in a converted chicken coup near Baraboo. The impact of farming, logging, and development on the Bluffs is examined, and concerns about this "Last Great Place" are raised. The history of human habitation in the Baraboo area is provided in the section on the Ho-Chunk Nation. The author presents evidence that the Ho-Chunk are descendants of the mysterious effigy mound builders, the ancient people responsible for the effigy mounds found only in Wisconsin and along the adjacent edges of boarding states. A biography of Joann Jones, first president (and to date the only female president) of the Ho-Chunk nation is presented. The impact of gaming and other social conditions on the future of the tribe is examined. Baraboo is the home of the Ringling Brothers' Circus, "The Greatest Show on Earth." In Part 2, the Ringling brothers' ancestry and childhood experiences are examined for factors that may have contributed to their rise from humble beginnings to uncontested kings of the entertainment world. The history of the Ringling Brothers' Circus is detailed, and the impact of the circus on Baraboo's economy and culture are described. Recent efforts to restore the Al. Ringling Theatre and difficulties confronting the Circus World Museum are examined. Built in a matter of months during World War II, the Badger Ordinance Works (later to be renamed the Badger Army Ammunition Plant) was at that time the world's largest powder plant. The author describes the history of Sauk Prairie, the construction of the powder plant, and the impact the BAAP has had on the region in Part 4. In particular, this section focuses on governmental efforts to ameliorate the pollution caused by the operation and decommissioning of the facility. Wisconsin's largest manhunt occurred in 1961 and was coordinated by Sauk County Sheriff, Mike Spencer. The lives of three individuals associated with the manhunt, Deputy Sheriff Jim Jantz, Sheriff Mike Spencer, and volunteer Jerry Coughlin, are examined in Part 5 of the book. The crime, manhunt, and subsequent trial are briefly reviewed, and the current status of the principle players is discussed. The biographies of three young men who founded the International Crane Foundation are presented in the final section of the book. The author traces the history of the ICF from its shaky start as a converted horse farm to its current status as a major environmental advocacy organization. The unique qualities of cranes in general, and Whooping Cranes in particular, are discussed. Current efforts to restore endangered Whooping Cranes to North America are described. Although the book focuses on six features that make Baraboo unique, it also describes conditions that confront all towns and small cities across the country that are experiencing rapid development. The reader is left to ponder how the unique social and cultural heritage of a community can be maintained as the forces of change converge on it.

Download or read book A Standard History of Sauk County Wisconsin written by Harry Ellsworth Cole and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Standard History of Sauk County, Wisconsin by Harry Ellsworth Cole, first published in 1918, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.

Download or read book Baraboo and Other Place Names in Sauk County Wisconsin written by Henry Ellsworth Cole and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Structural Features of the Quartzite in an Area in the Baraboo South Range written by Carlton James Leith and published by . This book was released on 1941 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Baraboo Dells and Devil s Lake Region written by Harry Ellsworth Cole and published by . This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Baraboo, Dells, And Devil's Lake Region: Scenery, Archeology, Geology, Indian Legends, And Local History Briefly Treated; Maps And Illustrations Harry Ellsworth Cole Baraboo news publishing company, 1921 Baraboo (Wis.); Baraboo, Wis; Dalles of the Wisconsin; Dells of the Wisconsin (Wis.); Devil's Lake (Wis.); Devil's Lake, Wis; Sauk County (Wis.); Sauk County, Wis

Download or read book Geology of the Baraboo District Wisconsin written by Ian W. D. Dalziel and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Certain Sections of the Baraboo Wisconsin Dells Region and Their Aesthetic Improvement Through Community Action written by Burton Kenneth Fredman and published by . This book was released on 1941 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Song of Place written by Kenneth I. Lange and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Haunted Baraboo written by Shelley Mordini and Gwen Herrewi and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For decades, ghosts have been known to inhabit some of Baraboo's most prized historic locations. Buildings and mansions built by the Ringling brothers at the height of their circus empire now harbor apparitions of unidentified children, horse trainers and other circus workers. Residents throughout the Downtown Baraboo Historic District describe disembodied voices, footsteps and items moving on their own. Even historic homes, new homes and roadways have ghosts--a family awakened to find their dining room table set for a party of ten, a little girl realized that her "friend" wasn't getting any older and a Highway 12 hitchhiker materialized despite the highway being rerouted. Founder of Baraboo Tours Shelley Mordini and tour guide Gwen Herrewig share tales of Baraboo's more mysterious side.

Download or read book The Baraboo Iron bearing District of Wisconsin written by Samuel Weidman and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The History of Sauk County Wisconsin written by and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 846 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Man Called Baraboo written by M. Richard Tully and published by . This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From about 1600 through 1850, determined men in fragile bark canoes paddled up the rivers and streams of the Great Lakes watershed. These men, known as Voyageurs or 'travellers,' set out in the late fall hoping to trade a few simple trinkets and tools for thick, valuable beaver skins. Their quest took them deeper and deeper into the wilderness, and their adventures and explorations shaped the history of the North American continent. This is the true story of one of those men" -- p. [4] of cover.

Download or read book The Baraboo Iron Bearing District of Wisconsin Classic Reprint written by Samuel Weidman and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-07-04 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Baraboo Iron-Bearing District of Wisconsin The following report describes the Baraboo district of south ern Wisconsin, a district which has lately come into prominence on account of the discovery of iron ore. Field work was begun in the district May 4, 1903, and the larger part of three months was devoted to the mapping of outcrops of quartzite and a study of the geologic structure of the district. In the field the writer was assisted by Mr. W. D. Smith. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Baraboo written by Sauk County Historical Society and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like many small Midwestern cities, Baraboo has had the usual share of postcards printed featuring its buildings and landscapes. However, Baraboo's unique place in Wisconsin history provided for a much richer array of subject matter. As the original winter quarters of the Ringling Brothers Circus, along with its proximity to Devil's Lake and its place as a division headquarters for the Chicago & North Western railroad, Baraboo has always provided an interesting setting for postcard images.