Where the Sky Began: Land of the Tallgrass Prairie
- Book Review,
by John Madson
New Yorker
"Madson is a prairie man . . . a true and instructive and entertaining grasslander."
New York Times
"John Madson has written a lovely little study of that vast area and its endless prairie."
Chicago Sun Times
"A splendid new book . . . an enchanting travelogue through time as well as space."
Chicago Magazine
"Beautiful and moving, balancing a lyric line with dry Midwestern wit."
Kirkus Reviews
"A midland bounty, eloquent and encyclopedic. A sourcebook, prime reading, easeful learning—and a lure."
Book Description
"It was a flowing emerald in spring and summer when the boundless winds ran across it, a tawny ocean under the winds of autumn, and a stark and painful emptiness when the great long winds drove in from the northwest. It was Beulahland for many; Gehenna for some. It was the tall prairie."—from the prologue Originally published in 1982, Where the Sky Began, John Madson’s landmark publication, introduced readers across the nation to the wonders of the tallgrass prairie, sparking the current interest in prairie restoration. Now back in print, this classic tome will serve as inspiration to those just learning about the heartland’s native landscape and rekindle the passion of longtime prairie enthusiasts.
About the Author
Iowa native John Madson (1923–1995) wrote about the natural history and resource conservation of rivers, prairies, plains, and deserts. His work has been extensively published in periodicals such as Audubon, Smithsonian, and National Geographic, among many others. His books include Up on the River, Out Home, Stories from Under the Sky, and Tallgrass Prairie.
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