By Charlie Otto Rasmussen
Where the River is Wide traces the history of the Chippewa Flowage region in northwest Wisconsin. From early Ojibwe Indain life to the rise of the resort industry, Rasmussen vividly describes the human and environmental impact of the Chippewa Flowage. Includes rare black and white photographs along with detailed maps.
Single copies $12.00, Retail and educational discounts available
"The Chippewa Flowage today stands as an unsurpassed haven for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts in a wilderness setting. Where the River is Wide presents a telling account which chronicles thr struggle of a people attempting to hang onto their homeland... it is important that we recognize at what cost this sprawling body was created." John Dettloff - Sawyer County Historian |
"This book should be required reading for all residents of the Great Lakes region... a highly readable and factual account.. I highly recommend it." Ronald N. Satz - author of the award-winning Chippewa Treaty Rights |
