Download or read book Last Stand of the Tallgrass Prairie written by Aimée Larrabee and published by Friedman/Fairfax Pub. This book was released on 2001 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents "the cultural and natural history of the tallgrass prairie, examining the prairie's unique ecology and detailing recent efforts to preserve it. ... Excerpts from the diaries and letters of pioneers tell of both extreme hardship and the fierce beauty of the land, while a collection of songs, stories, and poetry--including Native American, cowboy, and settler sources--enrich the cultural view of the region."--Jacket.