Softbound. Lee Lawrie's Prairie Deco: History in Stone the Nebraska State Capitol 4th Edition.

Richly Illustrated art history, that explains the symbolism of the plethora of Prairie Deco sculpture at the Nebraska State Capitol.

The Nebraska State Capitol honors rich history of the Native Americans (Indians) who first dwelt in the state. It also honors the more than 700 Nebraskans killed in the Great War (aka WWI).

The Capitol serves as a “book” that teaches its citizens the rich legacy of Democracy, and how Laws developed and evolved over millennia. It explains the Majesty of the Law and teaches the citizenry of the institutions of government that the pioneers brought with them into this new frontier state.

The books tells how Nebraska managed to land one of the early 20th Century’s premier architectural firms to build its new Capitol.

The book details all of the history of how it all came to be.