Excerpt from Sketches of the City of Detroit: State of Michigan, Past and Present, 1885
The ordinance of 1787 was then extended over this part of the north west territory which was governed by its first magistrate Gen. Arthur St. Clair.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, first published in 1854, comprehensively details the commercial and architectural history of the city of Detroit. It provides important context on the role of the city in the fur trade as well as the contributions of early French and American settlers. The author recounts the major events of the city's history, including its founding in 1701 and its capture by the British in 1763. Notable figures like General Lewis Cass, who was instrumental in Detroit's growth and development, also feature in the narrative. The book illustrates how Detroit's location on the Detroit River made it a pivotal commercial and military location in the Great Lakes region. Furthermore, the book comprehensively explores the architectural evolution of Detroit, which was significantly influenced by fires and rebuilding efforts. It highlights the city's shift from a French colonial outpost to a thriving metropolis. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332196371_0
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