In what seems like a lifetime-ago, I was a graduate student working on an M.A. and Ph.D. at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. While there, I had the opportunity to take a couple courses from a new Assistant Professor in the Department - Andrew Graybill. If my memory serves me correctly (which is not a good endorsement, because ironically enough, I (the historian) have a horrible memory), I took a graduate seminar on new Readings in North American West history and a lecture-based course in North American Environmental history. Both were a lot of fun. Eventually, Andy served on my dissertation committee. We had intermittent conversations about my work, and he offered some great advice. Most Continue readingFrom the Bookshelf: Graybill – The Red and the White