# History Afield: Stories from the Golden Age of Wisconsin Sporting Life

Golden Life: History Afield is a Wisconsin sporting-history book by Robert Willging, with more than two dozen stories spanning hunting, fishing, lakeside recreation and the relationship between people and nature. Its 208 pages combine historical accounts, first-hand interviews and historic photographs.

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- Market: US
- Language: en-US
- Currency: USD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 21.00 USD
- Previous price: 24.95 USD
- Discount: 16%
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- Rating: 5 / 5
- Reviews: 3

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## At a glance

- More than two dozen stories about Wisconsin's sporting past.
- Topics include waterfowl, upland birds, deer, trout fishing, lakeside resorts and sporting culture.
- Includes first-hand interviews and historic photographs, according to the listing.
- Chapters address live decoys, the American Water Spaniel, the Armistice Day storm and ice-fishing dangers on Lake Superior.

## Pros

- Covers several strands of Wisconsin outdoor history rather than focusing on just one sport.
- Historic photos and interview-based accounts add documentary perspectives to the stories.

## Specifications

### Publication details
- Publisher: Wisconsin Historical Society Press
- Publication date: August 1, 2011
- Edition: First Edition
- Language: English
- Print length: 208 pages
- ISBN-10: 0870204297
- ISBN-13: 978-0870204296
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 1.12 pounds
- Dimensions: 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches

## A good fit for

- Readers interested in Wisconsin history and outdoor traditions.
- Hunters, anglers and sports-history readers seeking regional stories.

## Less suited to

- Readers looking primarily for current hunting or fishing instructions rather than historical accounts.

## Customer feedback

The aggregate ratings are entirely five-star, but they come from a small number of ratings and no written review details are supplied. This offers only limited evidence about reader experience and does not establish which topics or features readers valued.

## Frequently asked questions

### What subjects does History Afield cover?
The listing describes stories about Wisconsin hunting, trout fishing, lakeside resorts, sporting culture, wildlife and notable events such as the Armistice Day storm.
### Does the book include photographs?
Yes. The listing says it features a variety of historic photographs, alongside first-hand interviews.
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 208 pages.

## Images

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