Summary John Hildebrand joined the English Department at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1977. He specialized in teaching nonfiction writing and literature, the short story, and American literature. While a professor at UW-Eau Claire, Hildebrand authored five non-fiction books, was a prolific author of articles for a variety of publications, as well as the recipient of several awards. Books published by Hildebrand include Reading the River: A Voyage Down the...