Picturesque Mackinac


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A compilation of the images of Mackinac, this work introduces readers to Gardiner, a Canadian who took up photography at an early age, and traces the young man's migration from Toronto, to Detroit, and finally to Mackinac Island where he established a studio in 1896.




A Picturesque Situation


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Michigan historians and those interested in life in the pre-Civil War United States will appreciate the broad and striking picture of the Straits painted by A Picturesque Situation.




A Boy at Fort Mackinac


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The Diary of Harold Dunbar Corbusier, 1883-1884, 1892, introduces us to the life and times at Fort Mackinac through the eyes of a boy, from his actual diary, first at 10 years of age, then again at age 19. Reading his words allows us to view histoy in a fresh firsthand experience.







The Soldiers of Fort Mackinac


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Fort Mackinac was home to more than 4,500 British and U.S. soldiers between 1780 and 1895... Here is the story of Fort Mackinac through the lives and activities of its soldiers. This book is profusely illustrated with more than 150 historic portraits, photographs, and maps -- from jacket flap.




Dr. William Beaumont


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View from the Veranda


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Invites us along for an inside look at the grand cottages of Mackinac Island, a uniquely Victorian island where cars are not allowed. This work contrasts fascinating historic photos with contemporary, full-color portraits to describe the development, architecture, and daily life of the summer cottage communities on Mackinac Island.







King's Men at Mackinac


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Reveille Till Taps


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