Does anyone know of a reference or scholarly-type of book that describes the peoples of different parts of the US historically, honestly and in detail? Something like The Golden Bough in intent, though it obviously doesn't need to be of that quality. Like, just for example, what is the character of the people of the Eastern Shore of Maryland from early settlement to the time of publication, or, even less specifically, what are the people of the Kansas City metro area like in general. Such a survey must exist; of course, Google has been a total waste of time in searching for such a book. Thank you for any help.

Pic related: an artistic depiction of a typical denizen of Brooklyn, NY.