This is Nebraska's entry in the Roadside History series of state historical guides mainly designed for travelers in each state, written by Candy Moulton. The book is divided into five sections: Lewis and Clark Country (NE part of the state), River Country (SE part of the state), Oregon Trail Country, Sandhills Country, and Panhandle Country. Focusing on major highways that traverse each section, the book gives a thorough history of towns, cities, historical sites, and the people who inhabited them all, some famous, some infamous. It's a great book for travelers in the state, and between the specific roads traversed and the comprehensive index, ease of use couldn't be improved upon. Armchair travelers or anyone just interested in learning about Nebraska's past will also benefit from the book. It contains numerous photos and a detailed chronology of Nebraska history as well. One thing it, or any of the books in this series, doesn't contain is information about tourist attractions, lodging, restaurants, etc. But it's loaded with historical information and is an essential work for anyone interested in Nebraska's past.