books.google.com - This first-ever encyclopedia of the Midwest seeks to embrace this large and diverse area, to give it voice, and help define its distinctive character. Organized by topic, it encourages readers to reflect upon the region as a whole. Each section moves from the general to the specific, covering broad themes...http://books.google.com/books/about/The_American_Midwest.html?id=n3Xn7jMx1RYC&utm_source=gb-gplus-shareThe American Midwest
