| Lost Towns of Eastern Michigan Contributor(s): Naldrett, Alan (Author) |
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ISBN: 1626197784 ISBN-13: 9781626197787 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Historical - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) |
| Dewey: 977.4 |
| LCCN: 2015932931 |
| Series: Lost |
| Physical Information: 0.09" H x 5.97" W x 8.9" (0.73 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Eastern Michigan's vanished boomtowns and villages are uncovered and revisited in this fascinating look at the history of the lost settlements around Detroit and the Great Lakes. Many of eastern Michigan's old boomtowns and sleepy villages are faded memories. Nature reclaimed the ruins of some while progress paved over the rest. Discover the stories of lost communities hidden in plain sight or just off the beaten track. The vanished religious colony of Ora Labora fell into a state of near-constant inebriation when beer became the only safe liquid to drink. Lake St. Clair swallowed up the unique currency of Belvidere along with the place that issued it. Abandoned towns still crumble within Detroit's city limits. Alan Naldrett delves into the fascinating history of eastern Michigan's lost settlements. |
Contributor Bio(s): Naldrett, Alan: - Alan Naldrett divides his time between being a librarian, lecturer and author, having written and co-written three local history books and a Michigan history book as well as a number of history columns. He is a life member of the Chesterfield Historical Society and the New Baltimore Historical Society, and a past vice-chairman of the Macomb County Historical Commission. Naldrett earned a bachelor's degree at Michigan State University and master's degrees in information science and archival science. |