Old Roads of the Midwest - Softcover

Cantor, George

 
9780472082889: Old Roads of the Midwest
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0472082884 ISBN 13: 9780472082889
Publisher: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN REGIONAL, 1997

Synopsis

The Midwest is a region often neglected by travel books. This is true despite the region's large population, beautiful natural features, and the number of people who vacation there.

This new volume by George Cantor takes the reader and traveler on a back-roads journey through the states of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. Before the superhighways, most roadways were trails used by Native Americans, pioneers, and farmers. Today many of these roads are designated scenic and/or historic. The author follows nineteen such roads and describes the events and personalities that are associated with the stops along the way.

The author points out the rich history of the Great Lakes region as he maps the route from the legacy of the Copper Country through the forts at Mackinac to Michigan's Gold Coast. Cantor then takes us to Edison's birthplace, the burial mounds of ancient cultures, and we are given a fine glimpse of Ohio's Amish community. The combination of history, scenic photos, and descriptions will inspire many travelers and is sure to bring back fond memories for those who have traveled the roads presented here.

George Cantor is a writer for the Detroit News, a television and radio personality, and author of three Great Lakes Guidebooks published by the University of Michigan Press.

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About the Author

George Cantor is a writer for the Detroit News, a television and radio personality, and author of three Great Lakes Guidebooks published by the University of Michigan Press.

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Publisher
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN REGIONAL
Publication date
1997
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0472082884
ISBN 13 
9780472082889
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
248