Cultural Region/Great Lakes
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Door County Tales: Shipwrecks, Cherries and Goats on the Roof
$21.99 Add to cartBefitting its role as Wisconsin’s thumb, Door County has its own unique pulse. It is the “Door of the Dead,” which some historians blame for more shipwrecks than any other body of freshwater in the wo
- Series: American Chronicles
- Author: Soucek, Gayle
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: June 03 2011
- ISBN10: 160949234X
- Language: English
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Agates of Lake Superior: Stunning Varieties and How They Are Formed
$24.95 Add to cartGet the definitive guide to Lake Superior agates, filled with hundreds of photos and fascinating information that make it perfect for any coffee table.
Agates are mineral formations famous for their co
- Author: Lynch, Bob
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: May 22 2012
- ISBN10: 1591933722
- Language: English
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John Dillinger Slept Here: A Crooks’ Tour of Crime and Corruption in St. Paul, 1920-1936
$29.95 Add to cart“Paul Maccabee’s John Dillinger Slept Here is not just one of the best books ever written about Minneapolis-St. Paul, it is one of the best books of local history I have ever read — about any city an
- Series: Minnesota
- Author: Maccabee, Paul
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 384
- Publish Date: August 15 1995
- ISBN10: 0873513169
- Language: English
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The 100-Yard War: Inside the 100-Year-Old Michigan-Ohio State Football Rivalry
$17.95 Add to cart“”A rough-and-tumble pop-culture look at the history of this storied game.””
–National Review Online“”The 100-Yard War”” showcases two great football teams who want nothing more than to beat each othe
- Author: Emmanuel, Greg
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 290
- Publish Date: August 01 2005
- ISBN10: 047173649X
- Language: English
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Six Weeks in Sioux Tepees: A Narrative of Indian Captivity
$19.95 Add to cartThe Dakota War (1862) was a searing event in Minnesota history as well as a signal event in the lives of Dakota people. Sarah F. Wakefield was caught up in this revolt. A young doctor’s wife and the m
- Author: Wakefield, Sarah F.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 186
- Publish Date: April 15 2002
- ISBN10: 0806134313
- Language: English
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Shipwrecks and Lost Treasures: Great Lakes: Legends And Lore, Pirates And More!
$14.95 Add to cartA collection of fascinating true stories about the mysteries of hidden shipwrecks and lost treasure in the Geat Lakes.
- Author: Varhola, Michael
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 232
- Publish Date: October 01 2007
- ISBN10: 0762744928
- Language: English
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Chippewa Customs
$22.95 Add to cartChippewa Customs, first published in 1929, remains an authoritative source for the tribal history, customs, legends, traditions, art, music, economy, and leisure activities of the Chippewa (Ojibway) I… [more below]
- Series: Borealis Books
- Author: Densmore, Frances
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 218
- Publish Date: October 15 1979
- ISBN10: 0873511425
- Language: English
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Blind Eye: The Terrifying True Story of a Doctor Who Got Away with Murder
$19.99 Add to cartA medical thriller from Pulitzer Prize-winning author James B. Stewart about serial killer doctor Michael Swango and the medical community that chose to turn a blind eye on his criminal activities.No … [more below]
- Author: Stewart, James B.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 336
- Publish Date: June 15 2000
- ISBN10: 0684865637
- Language: English
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The 100-Yard War: Inside the 100-Year-Old Michigan-Ohio State Football Rivalry
$32.50 Add to cart“A rough-and-tumble pop-culture look at the history of this storied game.”
–National Review Online“”The 100-Yard War”” showcases two great football teams who want nothing more than to beat each other,
- Author: Emmanuel, Greg
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 282
- Publish Date: August 27 2004
- ISBN10: 0471675520
- Language: English
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Detroit Rock City: The Uncensored History of Rock ‘n’ Roll in America’s Loudest City
$21.99 Add to cartDetroit Rock City is an oral history of Detroit and its music told by the people who were on the stage, in the clubs, the practice rooms, studios, and in the audience, blasting the music out and soaki… [more below]
- Author: Miller, Steven
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 336
- Publish Date: June 25 2013
- ISBN10: 030682065X
- Language: English
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Go Blue!: Michigan’s Greatest Football Stories
$16.95 Add to cartSome of greatest untold stories from Michigan’s football program are shared in this book based on intimate interviews with former players and coaches. Due to his long history covering Michigan footbal… [more below]
- Author: Kornacki, Steve
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 272
- Publish Date: September 01 2013
- ISBN10: 1600788483
- Language: English
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Detroit in World War II
$21.99 Add to cartWhen President Roosevelt called for the country to be the great Arsenal of Democracy, Detroit helped turn the tide against fascism with its industrial might. Locals were committed to the cause, puttin… [more below]
- Series: Military
- Author: Sumner, Gregory D.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: November 09 2015
- ISBN10: 1467119474
- Language: English
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Michigan: A History of the Wolverine State
$45.99 Read moreThis standard textbook on Michigan history covers the entire scope of the Wolverine State’s historical record — from when humankind first arrived in the area around 9,000 B.C. up to 1995. This third… [more below]
- Author: Dunbar, Willis F.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 781
- Publish Date: September 05 1995
- ISBN10: 0802870554
- Language: English
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100 Things Michigan State Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
$18.95 Read more100 Things Michigan State Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of Michigan State football and men’s basketball. Whether a die-hard booster from the days o… [more below]
- Series: 100 Things…Fans Should Know
- Author: Emmerich, Michael
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 352
- Publish Date: October 15 2016
- ISBN10: 1629373133
- Language: English
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Michigan Trees & Wildflowers: An Introduction to Familiar Species
$8.95 Read moreMichigan hosts several major forest communities, including pine, boreal, oak-hickory, and beech-maple forests, as well as additional ecosystems like sand dunes, beaches, marshes, and prairies. Across … [more below]
- Series: Pocket Naturalist Guides
- Author: Kavanagh, James
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 12
- Publish Date: April 09 2018
- ISBN10: 1583552464
- Language: English
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Jacobson’s: I Miss It So!: The Story of a Michigan Fashion Institution
$31.99 Add to cartWinner of the Michigan Notable Book Award for 2012
Join department store historian Bruce Allen Kopytek in this return to the elegance of Jacobson’s, a beloved Michigan institution for well over 100 ye
- Author: Kopytek, Bruce Allen
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 210
- Publish Date: September 06 2011
- ISBN10: 1540206068
- Language: English
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Michigan Crosswords
$7.99 Read morePuzzle fans across America have asked for more, so here it is: the second edition of Michigan Crosswords. This edition includes all new puzzles and trivia, plus more state history and fun facts than b… [more below]
- Author: Ratermann, Dale
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: October 01 2020
- ISBN10: 1681571404
- Language: English
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Agates of Lake Superior
$8.95 Add to cartPlay Cards and Learn to Identify Agates in the Upper Midwest!
Anyone who enjoys rocks, minerals, and gems will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by the
- Series: Nature’s Wild Cards
- Author: Lynch, Dan R.
- Binding:
- Page Count: 0
- Publish Date: July 11 2011
- ISBN10: 1591933234
- Language: English
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Six Weeks in the Sioux Tepees
$14.95 Add to cartSix Weeks in the Sioux Tepees is a reprint of the classic narrative of Sarah Wakefield’s survival. Told in her own words, this compelling tale was a best seller when it was originally published more t… [more below]
- Author: Wakefield, Sarah F.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 96
- Publish Date: March 03 2016
- ISBN10: 1493023160
- Language: English
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Germans in Minnesota
$17.95 Add to cartA concise history of Germans in Minnesota including immigration patterns, the Catholic and Lutheran churches, cultural organizations, businesses, and politics, especially in the World War I years.
Ger- Series: People of Minnesota
- Author: Conzen, Kathleen Neils
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 102
- Publish Date: July 01 2003
- ISBN10: 0873514548
- Language: English
