North Dakota: A Guide to the Northern Prairie State

"North Dakota: A Guide to the Northern Prairie State" by the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration for the State of North Dakota is a guidebook from the 1930s that explores the state's identity shaped by its land, the stories of its native people, and how farming grew over time. The book showcases North Dakota’s unique location, past events, and the importance of its culture, all while giving a sense of the state's scenery and the lives of the people who live there. As a guide for those traveling, It explains how North Dakotans see themselves differently from their neighbors to the south, and lays out the groundwork for understanding the state's natural beauty and historical growth.