Excerpt from The Future of Northern Wisconsin Well, I meet just such men in Chicago, and not infrequently in the capital and metropolis Of our own State. I am ready to in form such people that we in the north need no pity; that we are proud Of the whole State; and that we believe the northern half Of it is steadily advancing to a position in which, in pro duction of the fruits Of the earth, Of the staples necessary to the sustenance and comfort of man, in the products of mines and forests, in commerce, and in the possession of a cultivated and enlightened citizenship, it will not suffer by comparison with the southern portion. SO I will premise by the statement that I am enthusiastic over the development of northern Wisconsin, and exceedingly hopeful of its future. The line which separates what may be called northern and southern Wisconsin is not definite. It seems fair to divide the seventy counties of the State equally, and this can be done by taking Brown, Shawano, Marathon, Portage, Wood, Clark, Trempealeau, and all the counties north of these. For the north ern half. These thirty-five counties comprise acres as against acres in the southern portion. The population in this northern territory in was in 1880 it had increased to in 1895 it was Several counties were almost uninhabited twenty years ago. The population of Douglas county in 1880 was only 655; in 1895 it was and is now much larger. That of Ashland was then now Each of these counties now contains a large city, important as centers of commerce and promising much in the future. At the close of the War of Secession, Eau Claire county had a population of in it was and it now con tains a city which is the great railroad and commercial center of the northwestern part of the State. Lincoln county started in 1880 with a population of and has increased eight fold. Its county seat, Merrill, is a ourishing manufacturing town. Marinette has trebled its population' 1n twenty years; its county seat, in connection with its sister across the river in Michigan, enjoys the distinction of being the greatest lumbering manufacturing district in the world. Where was a wilderness only twenty years ago, will now be found a city of about a hotel costing an elegant opera house; and modern luxuries. 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."

Relax in the quiet beauty of Wisconsin's North Woods, exploring pine forests and charming small towns. This guide provides information on where to explore, dine, stay, and shop as you journey northward.

Karen F. Stein University of Rhode Island, Kingston, USA Rachel Carson is the twentieth century’s most significant environmentalist. Her books about the sea blend science and poetry as they invite readers to share her celebration of the ocean’s wonders. Silent Spring, her graphic and compelling exposé of the damage caused by the widespread aerial spraying of persistent organic pesticides such as DDT, opened our eyes to the interconnectedness of all living beings and the ecological systems we inhabit. Carson’s work challenges our belief that science and technology can control the natural world, asks us to recognize our place in the world around us, and inspires us to treat the earth respectfully. She calls us to rekindle our sense of wonder at nature’s power and beauty, and to tread lightly on the earth so that it will continue to sustain us and our descendants. This book guides readers on a journey through Carson’s life and work, considers Carson’s legacies, and points to some of the continuing challenges to sustainability. It provides a listing of resources for reading, learning, or teaching about the environment, about nature writing, and about Carson and the crucial issues she addressed.

Caesar Augustus promoted a modest image of himself as the first among equals (princeps), a characterization that was as popular with the ancient Romans as it is with many scholars today. Paul Rehak argues against this impression of humility and suggests that, like the monarchs of the Hellenistic age, Augustus sought immortality—an eternal glory gained through deliberate planning for his niche in history while flexing his existing power. Imperium and Cosmos focuses on Augustus’s Mausoleum and Ustrinum (site of his cremation), the Horologium-Solarium (a colossal sundial), and the Ara Pacis (Altar to Augustan Peace), all of which transformed the northern Campus Martius into a tribute to his major achievements in life and a vast memorial for his deification after death. Rehak closely examines the artistic imagery on these monuments, providing numerous illustrations, tables, and charts. In an analysis firmly contextualized by a thorough discussion of the earlier models and motifs that inspired these Augustan monuments, Rehak shows how the princeps used these on such an unprecedented scale as to truly elevate himself above the common citizen.