History of Monroe County Michigan, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): A Narrative Account of Its Historical Progress, Its People, and Its Principal Interests - Couverture souple

John McClelland Bulkley

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331442834 ISBN 13 : 9781331442837

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the history of Monroe County as it grew from frontier settlements to a bustling Michigan region.

This volume weaves a vivid narrative of people, places, and principal interests, offering a grounded look at how communities formed, prospered, and adapted over time. From early nicknames and river mills to notable local figures, the book blends local lore with surrounding events to illuminate the county’s development.

Two engaging sections frame the story: a detailed account of towns, post offices, and population shifts; and an expansive geology chapter that tracks the land, its resources, and the science behind Monroe’s rocks and quarries. Richly described anecdotes—such as rival towns, ambitious projects, and the people who built them—bring the county to life while staying rooted in documented history.

• Learn how communities like New Dublin and Brest emerged, and how geography shaped their fortunes.
• Explore population trends across townships and the city, with snapshots of municipal and postal history.
• Read about local industries, from mills to quarries, and the people who managed them.
• Get a window into the science of the region, including prehistoric reminders and the study of local limestones.

Ideal for readers of Michigan local history, genealogy enthusiasts, and anyone curious about how Monroe County became part of the fabric of the state.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Excerpt from History of Monroe County Michigan, Vol. 1: A Narrative Account of Its Historical Progress, Its People, and Its Principal Interests

The early history of Monroe county is closely linked with that of Canada and the New England colonies; since it was from these two interesting localities that our hardy pioneers came, the impress of whose strong characters and personalities were so indelibly left upon the affairs and events of the community from its earliest records as to be felt to the present day.

The story of their experiences and exploits presents an example of fortitude, persevering industry, patriotism and zeal that might well be, as it has been emulated in the lives and efforts of those who have been and are still identified with the growth of all that relates to its civil and religious activities. This being the case, is it not logical and desirable that we begin with a consideration of the earliest attempts of the adventurous people who first visited these shores?

There is no more interesting or absorbing tale in the annals of mankind than that which is embodied in the story of the early French missionaries and adventurers, and later of the pioneers from New England and their explorations and settlement of the northwest; its tragedies, its sacrifices, its incredible hardships, its memorable and desperate conflicts in the subjugation of nature, often illumined by heroic and romantic episodes, and their final domination of and triumph over apparently insurmountable obstacles and difficulties which beset and surrounded every league of their pathway.

It is impossible to think of a country founded by such men as becoming anything else than great, powerful, indomitable, so long as it adhered to the principles, the virtues, the spirit of these men. Much of the greatness of this nation is due to the ideals of its founders.

However one may yield to the fascinating records and narratives of classic lands and the myths of...

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331442834
• ISBN 13: 9781331442837
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 584
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