Wisconsin - The Story of the Badger State Book - This work recounts the big themes and the poignant stories that make Wisconsin’s past meaningful. Author Norman K. Risjord takes us from the reign of the giant glaciers, through the colorful years of exploration, fur trade and lumbering, to the political heyday of Fighting Bob La Follette and modern times. Useful Travelers’ Guides detail historic destinations, giving wandering historians the information they need to explore firsthand the Badger State’s vibrant past. About the Author - Norman K. Risjord is a retired professor of history at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a prize-winning teacher whose classroom lectures on American history were frequently broadcast on Wisconsin Public Radio. He is the author of numerous books, including high school and college texts, and a popular biography of Thomas Jefferson. Softcover, 248 pages, 6 x 9 in.. Revised April 2007. Pub. Trails Media. Wisconsin - The Story of the Badger State Book - Revised