| Harrison Township: Michigan Contributor(s): Ling-McDougal, Marie (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738519251 ISBN-13: 9780738519258 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2002 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi - Biography & Autobiography |
| Dewey: 977 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 6.62" W x 9.3" (0.65 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Midwest - Geographic Orientation - Michigan |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Gateway to Water Fun-Harrison Township's motto says it all. From the Native Americans, missionaries, and farmers who tamed the wilderness to the boaters who flock to the Township's launches, marinas, and ever-increasing subdivisions, the adventurous have found a home in the area now commonly referred to as Boat Town U.S.A. Illustrated in over 200 vintage photographs, Harrison Township, Michigan captures the events and everyday activities that have come to define this eastern Michigan township. Featured in this wonderful collection are current and past attractions, such as Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Metropolitan Beach Metropark, and the many marinas and waterfront restaurants. This pictorial history explores the trials, successes, and dreams of the Township's founders, revealing a history that lives on in the mind's eye and in images passed on through generations. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ling-McDougal, Marie: - Marie McDougal has called Harrison Township home since she was ten years old. Founder and chairperson of the Harrison Township Historical Commission, she has been collecting stories and photographs since the 1970s. She is also a retired teacher and writer. |