9781331582946 - History of Michigan: From Its Earliest Colonization to the Present Time (Classic Reprint) de H. Lanman, James (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 early history of Michigan, from the arrival of the first European missionaries to the establishment of French and English settlements in the region. The author takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the lives of explorers, missionaries, and fur traders who braved the wilderness to claim this vast and rich territory. The book delves into the struggle between France and England for control of the territory, the influence of powerful figures like Robert de la Salle and Pontiac, and the impact of the fur trade on the region. It also examines the role of Native American tribes, including their customs and beliefs, and their interactions with European settlers. The author draws on a wealth of primary sources, including accounts by early French travelers and missionaries, to provide a vivid and insightful picture of this pivotal period in Michigan's history. Through the narrative, the book underscores the challenges and triumphs of those who sought to carve out a new life in this untamed frontier. 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.