Includes bibliographical references (p. 139-140) and index.
Contents:
Geography: Prairie and beyond: East river -- West river -- Badlands and black hills -- Sunshine and blizzards -- Wind and dust -- Parched land -- Watching out for wildlife -- History: Sodbusters and indians: First inhabitants -- Rise of the Sioux -- White men arrive -- Gold rush -- "Proving Up" -- Statehood -- Hard times -- To the future -- People: Small-town world: Towns and neighbors -- Moving away -- Hitting the road -- Celebrating the past -- Proud traditions -- Changing face of South Dakota -- Government: Public life: Inside government -- Making laws -- People speak -- Economy: Making a living: Farms and factories -- From South Dakota to the world -- Service industries -- Climbing out of poverty -- Landmarks: Freeways and byways: Eastern South Dakota -- Central South Dakota -- Badlands -- Black Hills.
Summary:
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of South Dakota"--Provided by publisher.
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