Land of Four Flags : An Early History of the St. Joseph Valley by Cunningham Wilbur M. (1964)

Langue : anglais

Edité par William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, Grand Rapids, MI, 1964

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Land of Four Flags by Wilbur M. Cunningham is a regional history that examines the development of the St. Joseph River Valley and the surrounding area of southwestern Michigan, a region influenced by successive periods of Native American, French, British, and American control. The title refers to the four national flags that flew over the territory as political authority changed through exploration, colonization, military conflict, and settlement. The book traces the earliest inhabitants of the region, focusing on Native American communities, including the Miami and Potawatomi peoples, their cultures, trade networks, leadership traditions, and relationships with European newcomers. Cunningham explores the arrival of French explorers, missionaries, traders, and military personnel who established missions, forts, and trading posts that became important centers of activity in the interior of North America. The narrative follows the influence of British rule after the French and Indian War and examines the changing political and economic environment that affected both Indigenous communities and settlers. The transition to American governance is presented through discussions of frontier development, land acquisition, transportation routes, agriculture, commerce, and population growth. Special attention is given to Fort St. Joseph, regional archaeology, early settlements, notable historical figures, and the strategic importance of the St. Joseph River corridor. The book combines historical records, local traditions, and research findings to create a detailed account of how the area evolved over time. Through its focus on exploration, cultural interaction, territorial change, and community development, Land of Four Flags provides a comprehensive overview of the people and events that shaped southwestern Michigan and the broader Old Northwest. The work serves as both a local history and a study of the forces that influenced the region's growth and identity. Hard cover edition with unclipped dustjacket. 159 pages. Dimensions: 6" by 9". Published by William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, Grand Rapids, MI Copyright 1961, 4th printing, 1964. B&W illustrations. B&W photographs. Red binding. Dustjacket defect(s): Some tears. 1.5 Pound Media Mail Rate. Combine items and SAVE! Genre(s): History / Autographed Copies. (B137).…

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Titre
Land of Four Flags : An Early History of the St. Joseph Valley by Cunningham Wilbur M. (1964)
Auteur
Cunningham Wilbur M.
Éditeur
William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, Grand Rapids, MI
Année de publication
1964
État de l'article
Very Good
Jaquette
Good
Reliure
Hardcover
Langue
anglais
Illustrateur
Harvey, Frans
Édition
First Edition
Impression
4th printing.
Poids de l'article
1,5 livre
Dimensions
6" x 9"
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