Konza Prairie: A Tallgrass Natural History

By O.J. Reichman

Book Overview

Over a century ago, tall-grass prairie stretched over the most of what is now Iowa, Illinois, southern Minnesota, northern Missouri, the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma. Today only a few scattered patches remain. The author traces the history of the prairie and examines grassland ecology.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0700603077
• ISBN13: 9780700603077
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: Univ Pr of Kansas
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.9" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

Tallgrass prairies at their best

I think the prairie is the most fascinating ecosystem on earth. The prairie evokes nostalgic feelings for the west and the settling of our nation. In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in preserving prairies, understanding prairie biology, and even in making prairie parks for people to visit. Konza Prairie is located in the Flint Hills of Kansas, some of the best remaining native tallgrass prairie in the nation. Dr. Reichman tells the story of Konza Prairie, and prairies in general, in interesting detail for both the novice and the serious biologist. I liked the book so much, that when my family and I visited the Midwest recently, we made a special trip to see the Konza Prairie. If you have an interest in prairies, don't miss this book.