Shingling the Fog and Other Plains Lies

A collection of country whoppers from the frontier of Nebraska, Oklahoma and Iowa. This book presents the anecdotes of pioneer vintage that belie the erroneous notion that the men and women who settled the Plains were 'grimly serious' forerunners of Grant Wood's farming couple.

About the author

Roger Welsch has written numerous books. He delivers a "Postcard from Nebraska" on CBS Sunday Morning.

Summary

A collection of country whoppers from the frontier of Nebraska, Oklahoma and Iowa. It includes tall tales, lies, and descriptions from the Plains states. It collects many bits and pieces that, taken as a whole, presents a vivid picture of life on the American prairie.

Product details

• Authors: Roger Welsch, Roger L. Welsch
• Publisher: Nebraska
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.1980
• EAN: 9780803297005
• ISBN: 978-0-8032-9700-5
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 203 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 181 g
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries