This overview of Nebraska history follows roadways to the well-known and lesser-known points of interest from early French and Spanish explorers to modern agriculture and the ongoing plight of Native Americans.

"In this guide, one can learn of Nebraska's colorful past and also gain contemporary insights. Moulton takes us beyong the main towns and highways to give the reader and traveler a true flavor of life here in the Cornhusker State." - Thomas R. Buecker, Curator, Fort Robinson Museum, Crawford, Nebraska