Local Literature
The Bark River Chronicles: Stories from a Wisconsin Watershed by Milton J. Bates
- Item Number
- 238
- Estimated Value
- 19 USD
- Sold
- 22 USD to sethne
- Number of Bids
- 5 - Bid History
Item Description
The Bark River valley in southeastern Wisconsin is a microcosm of the state’s and Great Lakes region’s natural and human history. The Bark River Chronicles recounts one couple’s journey by canoe from the river’s headwaters to its confluence with the Rock River and downstream to Lake Koshkonong.
Along the way, author Milton Bates tells the stories of Ice Age glaciation, the Black Hawk War, early settlement, a scheme to link the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River by canal, the murder of a Chicago mobster, controversies over race and social class in Waukesha County’s lake country, the recent efforts to remove old dams and mitigate water pollution and invasive species. These and many other stories belong to the Bark River chronicles.
The book uses Bates’ poetic recollections and meticulous research - as well as maps and historical photographs - to take readers on their own journey of rediscovery and exploration along this historic and still significant Wisconsin river.
Item Special Note
Will ship to lower 48 USPS priority mail, buyer can pay for shipping outside of this area or for other service.
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