Pacing Dakota by Tom Isern 

Pacing Dakota is a collection of essays reflecting on the history and culture of the Great Plains of North America. The author, with more than forty years as a working historian and regional author, transitions from the close confines of historical archives into the prairie landscapes of the northern plains. Pacing Dakota speaks with the mingled voices of scholarly historian, outdoor sportsman, culinary enthusiast, lifelong Lutheran, and prairie farmboy. The author prowls prairie churches, finds forgotten artifacts, and gathers cherished stories from Williston to Wahpeton and points beyond. He situates his encounters along the way into the canon of literary and historical writing on the prairies. In the end, he speaks for a generation committed to making a good life in this place.

Hardback

264 pages

ISBN: 1946163066

About the author: Thomas D. Isern is a prominent figure in the field of history, particularly focusing on the Great Plains of North America. He has co-authored several books, including "Pacing Dakota" and "Dakota Circle: Excursions on the True Plains." Isern is also known for his contributions to public radio and folk music, with his radio feature "Plains Folk" reaching a wide audience. His academic work includes teaching and research on the history and folklore of the Great Plains, and he is actively involved in preserving and promoting the region's heritage. 

Image description: The image on the cover shows a field in earthy tones, and a blue sky. In the sky there is also some sort of faded map outlines. On the left side of the cover there is a black truck, and, on the right, there is a man standing. He is wearing a brown hat, sunglasses, a white collared shirt with a brown vest, jeans and brown shoes. The title is displayed in the center of the cover, and the author's name is displayed under the black truck.