3 comments about The Way It Was: Glimpses of Detroit's History from the Pages of Hour Detroit Magazine.

1. Book gives insight into people and places that shaped Detroit during its heyday. Worthwhile reading for anyone interested in history of this city.



2. The photos in this book are well chosen and the book is nicely designed and presented. My only gripe is that I wish that there were many more pictures. The title does say "Glimpses" however and that is correct. This would be a great gift book for anyone who has roots in the Motor City or is interested in knowing a bit of its history.



3. Great book, I enjoyed it so much that I ended up buying several to give as gifts to friends that have moved away from Detroit.

3 comments about Look About You: A Magical Childhood in Michigan's Wild Places.

1. This is a children's book...but it is more than that! This beautifully written and illustrated book has universal appeal, with messages for any age. When I read it, I thought at once of my grand children and how much I wanted this book to share with them. In addition, I felt I really wanted to share it with friends who, like me, appreciate true beauty in nature, the written word, and in fine art. As a former teacher, I recognize that "Look About You" is a special book that has the qualities we continually seek in a "good" book. You will want to own this book and savor visiting the "wild places" with someone you care about!



2. As an artist, I first purchased this book for myself because of the beautiful illustrations by artist Mary Fuscaldo. When I read the text by Erin Anderson, I realized what a treasure it would be for the young (and not so young) people who love the out of doors and the special places we all know and keep in our hearts.

   Carol Struthers




3. Artfully written by Erin Anderson, Look About You: A Magical Childhood In Michigan's Wild Places is a very special picture book meant to be read by parents to their children, and which commemorates and celebrates the joy of seeing Michigan's wilderness through a child's eyes. Soft color illustrations by Mary Fuscaldo enhance Anderson's narrative text. Filled from cover to cover with joy and reverence, Look About You provides a unique and highly enjoyable experience young readers, young listeners, and their parents.

No comments about Mystic Michigan, Part 1.

1 comments about Muddy Boots and Ragged Aprons: Images of Working-Class Detroit, 1900-1930.

1. My mom was born in working class Detroit, shortly after the period coved by this book. It literally made her cry. I will bring back lots of memories for natives and give a new generation a glimpse into what life was like for inner city dwellers during this important part of Detroit's history. This book fills a great void. So much of Michigan history is focused on the auto industry, the lakefront or the fashionable "Pointes". This book addresses the visual history of Detroit from the working class point of view. Great factories dominated the landscape. This book finds beauty and passion in the grit.Not only great for Detroit natives, any student of inner city history will enjoy this book. The photographs are beautifully produced and the narrative is well written. The authors' familiarity and great research shine through. This book is a "must" for anyone interested in urban studies, photography and history.

No comments about In Celebration of Grand Rapids.

No comments about Mystic Michigan Part Six.

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2 comments about Michigan Recreational Road Atlas (Michigan Recreational Travel Atlas).

1. Apparently Universal Atlas no longer publishes a Michigan County Atlas. When I needed to replace my old Michigan County Atlas, I was surprised to find this atlas is divided into arbitrary grids. For example, if one wants to drive M22 from Frankfurt up to the tip of Lelanau peninsula, you have to flip through three disparate grids, located throughout the book, one of which has the bare tip of the Lelanau peninsula along with the Elk Rapids area on the other side of Grand Traverse Bay. As well, the maps are funky in general as they are cut up to show 1 mile sections, township boundaries, township ranges, zip codes and tons of other useless information, making it difficult to follow roads and natural features like rivers and streams.
   
   Most likely someone at Universal Map thought they were making a better product. But it is difficult to imagine that anyone who actually used maps would think this arbitrary grid format and the incomprehensibility of these maps was any kind of improvement. As it is, this atlas is a waste of paper and I am very sorry I purchased it.



2. It is true that Universal switched from a county-by-county view to a grid system, but overall I think this is a much much better product. I prefer this atlas over the Delorme atlas and over the Michigan County Map Guide published in 2000 by the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. The maps are busy, but they show everything you would want to know, including the public land survey system Township-Range boundaries, section boundaries and numbers, township names, county boundaries, and even zip code boundaries. Universal obviously poured a lot of work into this. I was able to drive diagonally across the state using only back roads and never had to flip around, trying to figure out what page to turn to next. All those sectionline country roads are named, as are parks, airports, and all kinds of points of interest, both expect and unexpected. This book is kind of a hidden treasure, it doesn't seem to be getting much promotion from the publisher or the booksellers.

1 comments about Working Time: Essays on Poetry, Culture, and Travel (Poets on Poetry).

1. "Working Time" is an exceptional collection of essays on modern poetics from one of America's best young poets. Part of the University of Michigan's renowned series (Poets on Poetry), this book sheds light on the politics of poetry, the role of the poet in society, and the challenges confronting American poetry at the turn of the century. Her understanding of the technical elements of free verse and her ability to convey ideas lucidly and without pretense make this an outstanding collection for both the serious poet and fan alike.

No comments about Rand Mcnally Streets of Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Michigan.