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Ec78-1744 Prairie Fires And The Nebraska Pioneer, Donald E. Westover
Ec78-1744 Prairie Fires And The Nebraska Pioneer, Donald E. Westover
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
For thousands of years prairie fires were a common occurrence in the great plains region of North America. Along with wind, rain, snow, and sunshine, fire was a major ecological force. Long before the white man's influence became a factor Nebraska's prairie land had been shaped, even perpetuated by this ever present force. The following incidents are true life accounts of prairie fires as experienced by homesteaders and settlers around the turn of the century. No attempt has been made to change the grammar or the content of these stories. The words you read are those used by the contributors.
Ec78-1737 Broadleaf Trees For Nebraska, Neal E. Jennings, Richard J. Gavit, Jerry L. Mohler, Gary T. Christoff
Ec78-1737 Broadleaf Trees For Nebraska, Neal E. Jennings, Richard J. Gavit, Jerry L. Mohler, Gary T. Christoff
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This extension circular shows and describes broadleaf trees that will grow in Nebraska. It should prove valuable when selecting a tree best suited for a specific area and purpose. Most of this publication is devoted to detailed descriptions of tree species. In addition, the main points of tree placement, tree planting and tree care are discussed.