The American Midwest is an orphan among regions. In comparison to the South, the far West, and New England, its history has been sadly neglected. To spark more attention to their region, Jon Lauck, author of the book, "The Lost Region: Toward a Revival of Midwestern History," says mid-western historians will need to explain the Midwest’s crucial roles in the development of the entire country. “The Lost Region” demonstrates the importance of the Midwest, the depth of historical work once written about the region, the continuing insights that can be gleaned from this body of knowledge, and the lessons that can be learned from some of its prominent historians.