Wisconsin Historical Society Press

When Fred Risser retired from the Wisconsin Senate in 2021, his sixty-four years in state government made him the longest serving legislator in US history. Now, in this candid and illuminating autobiography, Risser shares his singular perspective on... Leer más

New perspectives on state and national history through the lens of Wisconsin's oldest city This richly illustrated book for middle grade and high school learners uses primary sources and archival photos to explore Milwaukee’s role in Wisconsin and... Leer más

The history of WWII’s most battle-tested US Army division and its crucial role in achieving Allied victory in the Pacific Red Arrow across the Pacific reveals the long-overdue story of the renowned Thirty-Second "Red Arrow" Infantry Division.... Leer más

A heavily illustrated children’s history of the logging boom in the 19th century and the conservation efforts that followed. How did the logging boom begin? What was it like to work in the woods? What happened to the land after the trees were cut... Leer más

Pao Lor’s stirring journey of self-discovery and belonging in his new home—America. “In Hmong, the word bamboo or ntsuag has two meanings. It refers to the bamboo plant, which has many significant cultural and practical uses in Hmong life. The word... Leer más

Poems, essays, and photos reveal the life, art, and inspirations of a Ho-Chunk elder. “For me, writing is a form of therapy. I write thoughts down and send them out to the universe. I miss the ones I loved, and when I write about them it feels good... Leer más

Take a trip to a real-life dairy farm and learn about cows, calves, and where the tasty dairy products we love to eat and drink come from. Mary Lewandowski helps her family at their dairy farm in Wisconsin. Her great-great-great-grandparents founded... Leer más