Michigan, a History of the Wolverine State by Willis F Dunbar

“Michigan” is a comprehensive, up-to-date history of Michigan intended for adult readers and for use in the college classroom. This lively history begins with a description of how prehistoric glaciers chiseled out the Great Lakes, then traces in detail how the countryside was molded over the centuries by the Indians, the early French missionaries, and the pioneers from New England. “Michigan” also contains a wealth of references to major books and articles on Michigan’s colorful past. Careful attention has been given to such subjects as the growth of cities, the transformation of rural life, the development of schools and churches, and the contributions of Michiganders to literature and the arts. The book is more than a narration of people and events of the past; it relates history to the state and its problems today.