Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Introduction xi
5. 1. Family and Community 1
6. 2. The Making of an Imagination 16
7. 3. A Plainsman and His College 28
8. 4. A Frame of Reference LINDLEY MILLER KEASBEY AND INSTITUTIONAL HISTORY 40
9. 5. Finding a Career 53
10. 6. To Chicago-and Back 65
11. 7. The Search for a Medium 76
12. 8. Writing The Great Plains 91
13. 9. Raising the Flag 103
14. 10. Defending the Redoubt 116
15. Epilogue 127
16. Notes 131
17. Bibliography 159
18. Index 177