The Making of America's Culture Regions is a quintessential example of the regional approach. . . . the bottom line is that this book is an outstanding example of regional geography. As geospatial techniques have become the tail wagging the dog, it is refreshing to see an example of solid regional geography. Nostrand is to be commended. * AAG Review of Books * Richard Nostrand has written an outstanding historical geography of the United States that will introduce generations of students to this engaging, yet neglected, field of study. He has skillfully synthesized decades of historical geography scholarship in a way that is enjoyable to read and thought-provoking for general readers and scholars alike. -- Andrew Milson, University of Texas-Arlington Nostrand deftly reexposes historical geography's rich regional roots, celebrates the contributions of giants of the field, and traces the dynamic human settlement processes that transformed the physical landscapes while creating the cultural and economic landscapes of the United States up to 1900. He efficiently accomplishes this in a single, highly readable volume with ample illustrations. -- Craig E. Colten, Louisiana State University Hands down, the most comprehensive historical geography of the United States between two covers. Nostrand gathers a lifetime of disciplined understanding to showcase why historical geography should be presented regionally. The Making of America's Culture Regions combines clear and insightful prose with thoughtful and revealing maps and illustrations. Geography at its very best. -- Daniel D. Arreola, Arizona State University A concise, wise, and deeply researched labor of love. Dick Nostrand draws on a vast literature and decades of scholarship to grace us with a splendid one-volume explanation of how America's culture regions formed. It is accessibly written and finely illustrated. The Making of America's Culture Regions assures Nostrand's place beside Brown, Zelinsky, and Meinig as a treasure of historical geography. -- John Wright, New Mexico State University Languages, lifeways, built environments, trails and roads, economies, eccentricities, and ethnicities come together in the 'culture region.' Having mastered the beautiful blend of history and geography, Richard Nostrand has given us The Making of America's Culture Regions, a finely illustrated and perfectly realized text that brings North American landscapes together in ways that 'we the people'-and a wonderfully diverse people we turn out to be-can truly appreciate. -- Paul F. Starrs, Regents & Foundation Distinguished Professor of Geography, University of Nevada, Reno