Michigan Historical Collections (Volume Xl) Document Relating To Detroit And Vicinity 1805-1813, (Paperback)

Between 1805 and 1813, Detroit stood at the edge of empires, disaster and rebirth. The frontier feels very near. Michigan Historical Collections (Volume XL): Documents Relating to Detroit and Vicinity 1805-1813 gathers an extraordinary historical document collection that captures early 19th century Detroit as a living, contested place on the Great Lakes frontier Michigan shared with Britain and Indigenous nations. Here, official papers, local petitions and other Detroit historical records trace the shaping of the Michigan territorial government, the anxieties of war of 1812 Detroit, and the slow emergence of a modern town from its frontier past, making this a deeply engaging primary source history book. Originating in the renowned work of the Michigan Pioneer Historical Society, this authoritative instalment of the Michigan Historical Collections Detroit series remains an indispensable reference for historians, students, and anyone fascinated by Detroit frontier history. Its meticulous transcription of contemporary voices also supports genealogy research Michigan enthusiasts, illuminating family names, landholdings, and the everyday fabric of life. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Ideal both for serious research libraries and for classic-history collectors seeking a tangible link to the formative years of the American Midwest.

• Michigan Historical Collections (Volume Xl) Document Relating To Detroit And Vicinity 1805-1813, (Paperback)
• Author: Unknown
• ISBN: 9789354483714
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2021-03-15
• Page Count: 758