9781330517611 - A History of the Grand Traverse Region (Classic Reprint) de Leach, M. L. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history of the Grand Traverse region of Michigan, providing insights into the lives of its inhabitants from the Native American period through to the arrival of European settlers. Beginning with a focus on the area's earliest known peoples, the Mound Builders, the author paints a vivid picture of their lives and the evidence left behind for later generations. The subsequent occupation of the region by the Ottawa, Chippewa, and Potawatomi tribes is also explored, detailing their cultural practices, conflicts, and eventual displacement. Finally, the book examines the arrival of European fur traders and missionaries, the impact of their interactions with the indigenous population, and the gradual transformation of the region into a settled community. Through its examination of this rich history, the book underscores the profound changes that have taken place in the Grand Traverse region over time, while also highlighting the enduring legacy of its diverse inhabitants. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.