Michigan, the Great Lakes State An Illustrated History

Michigan's rich history comes alive in this engaging tribute to the state. From the contributions of the Native Americans and the strange tale of Michigan's quest to achieve statehood; to the exploration of the state's early industries such as farming, lumbering, and mining, and, ultimately automobiles that made Michigan famous; this is a compelling account of the Great Lakes State. The book is fully indexed and also includes an illustrated timeline of the state's most relevant events Eastern Michigan University history professor and Ann Arbor resident, JoEllen Vinyard is the author of The Irish on the Urban Frontier: Nineteenth Century Detroit and Michigan, The World Around Us. Dr. George S. May devoted most of his career to teaching, studying, and writing about the state's history. He authored several Michigan related history books.May, George S. is the author of 'Michigan, the Great Lakes State An Illustrated History', published 2005 under ISBN 9781892724489 and ISBN 1892724480.