books by University of Michigan Press, Regional     books:       The Indians of Hungry Hollow4 reviews Bill Dunlop, Chippewa, Marcia Fountain-Blacklidge University of Michigan Press/Regional, 2004 Real history, real people. A beautiful book. Anyone reading Mr. Dunlop's introduction and the first chapter, "Boxcar Blues," will be hooked. In that chapter Mr. Dunlop tells how his father organized the young boys to collect bottles with caps, clean them and fill them with spring water to pass out to families riding box-cars seeking work during the depth of the Depression. His voice speaks with compassion, grace and a ...             Assassination of a Michigan King: The Life of James Jesse Strang5 reviews Roger Van Noord University of Michigan Press/Regional, 1997 Great Biography of an Often Overlooked Figure Mormonism's second prophet wasn't the famous Brigham Young -- he may have seized control of many of the Church's institutions, but he never claimed to be the "Prophet". That mantle was seized by the insteresting historic figure, James J. Strang, who led his portion of the Mormon Church from Nauvoo, Illinois, to Voree, Wisconsin, and then to Beaver Island, Michigan at the same time that Young was ...             The Wolves of Isle Royale: A Broken Balance6 reviews Rolf Peterson University of Michigan Press/Regional, 2007 Beautiful introduction to the wolves and Isle Royale This book provides an introduction to the wolves of Isle Royale. Peterson certainly knows the material, since he has led the island's wolf-moose study for decades. The book presents a mix of scientific findings, stories from the wolf-moose study, and Peterson's personal experiences and the island. It's well-written, though the mixture of these materials sometimes seems a bit random. If your ...             When Evil Came to Good Hart8 reviews Mardi Link University of Michigan Press/Regional, 2008 Cold Case #7471 finally gets the telling it deserves... By far the most fascinating read of the 1968 Good Hart, Michigan Robison murder case. Mardi Link presents all the facts in a way that the reader cannot put the book down. Twists and turns, mysterious and compelling real life characters, and settings both captivating and haunting just like the real case itself.             Blue Ice: The Story of Michigan Hockey9 reviews John U. Bacon University of Michigan Press/Regional, 2001 FANTASTIC This is a very informative and insightful look into the rich tradition of Michigan Hockey. The writing is tremendous with great personal interviews with former players and coaches and other people well connected to the program. I loved the off-the-ice stories the most. It is not abook about statistics and generic history. Bacon digs deep into the people involved in the program and relays their ...             Where No Gods Came (Sweetwater Fiction: Originals)7 reviews Sheila O'Connor University of Michigan Press/Regional, 2004 Please, Ms. O'Connor...write more! A treasure of a book. O'Connor masterfully depicts the coming of age of young Faina McCoy -- at once tough and fragile. No detail is wasted. No emotion goes untested. O'Connor's tale of a youth exposed to the fallout of the her damaged family's reckless life choices, keeps you on the edge of your seat, fervently hoping that Faina will emerge with a happy ending to her story. O'Connor's ...             Greetings from Cutler County: A Novella and Stories (Sweetwater Fiction: Originals)6 reviews Travis Mulhauser University of Michigan Press/Regional, 2005 Captures regional themes. I agree with the earlier noted reader reviews: Mulhauser's short stories and novella are entertaining with dialogue that quickly brings the reader into a rural resort region's service-industry economies of finance and spirit. Having recently read Hemingway's "Nick Adams Stories" (circa 1923-1938), set in the same northern Michigan area, I was intrigued by some similar themes used by both ...             Morels7 reviews Michael Kuo University of Michigan Press/Regional, 2005 The best book about Morels I have ever read I have read all the books about morels I could get my hands on, but none compare with this. It was fabulous, and one that other morel addicts like me (you know who you are) will also love. I have given several copies as gifts (to people from both blue and red states), and they all loved it, too. A million thanks to Michael Kuo, who made it very informative, and a really, really fun read!             Mirage: Florida and the Vanishing Water of the Eastern U.S.10 reviews Cynthia Barnett University of Michigan Press/Regional, 2008 Quenched my thirst A very thoughtful, well-written book that delves into the science, history and politics of water in Florida and manages to do so in an interesting and readable manner. Cynthia Barnett clearly indentifies the problems and offers reasonable solutions without becoming judgemental or dogmatic. A must read for anyone living in the State of Florida or planning to do so and highly recommended for ...             Mary Schafer, American Quilt Maker4 reviews Gwen Marston University of Michigan Press/Regional, 2004 A Most Beloved Treasure . . . Of all the books on quilting that I have collected over the past ten years - this book is my favorite. It not only incorporates the history of quilting during the mid twentieth centure, (when it was languishing - and before the recent popularity starting with the bicentennial). But, it takes you back with Mary and her friends as they studied the quilts made during the beginnings of this country, ...             Guitars, Bars, and Motown Superstars3 reviews Dennis Coffey University of Michigan Press/Regional, 2004 A superbly written and hilarious account of a funk legend This is one book you just can't put down. It grabs you and takes you on a funk-filled roller coaster ride through LA, NY, Detroit, and all points in between! Dennis Coffey comes to life and brings you along for the ride of a lifetime. Exploring Detroit in the 60's and 70's, he talks about the rise of Motown Records, his gigs, shows, and tells the stories that only an insider like him can tell. ...             TV Land--Detroit3 reviews Gordon Castelnero University of Michigan Press/Regional, 2006 Excellent Reading this book was a joy while reflecting on shows of the past. Brought back memories of Detroit icons that I had long forgotten about.....Once I started reading the book, I could not put it down...Excellent!             Arboretum America: A Philosophy of the Forest3 reviews Diana Beresford-Kroeger University of Michigan Press/Regional, 2003 Celebrates a diversity of trees and plants In Arboretum America: A Philosophy Of The Forest, botanist, medical researcher, and agricultural expert, Diana Beresford-Kroeger celebrates a diversity of trees and plants including how they can counteract the effects of pollution and global warming; which native plants complement the "bioplan"; how to plan them with ideas and tips; the medicinal uses trees and plants have had from the inception ...             9226 Kercheval: The Storefront that Did Not Burn, With a New Preface (Ann Arbor Paperbacks)2 reviews Nancy Milio University of Michigan Press/Regional, 2000 I've waited a long time for this reprint! Back in 1970, wading through a mire of academic prose in graduate school, I was dazzled by my discovery of Nancy Milio's new book, "9226 Kercheval." Not only was the author a nurse (like me), she was working in the community (like me). Better still, she wasn't pontificating or theorizing. In her own voice, she told the story of how she worked with residents of a restless, inner-city ...             Ruin and Recovery: Michigan's Rise as a Conservation Leader4 reviews Dave Dempsey University of Michigan Press/Regional, 2001 How can so much information be so entertaining? This book is a must read for anyone the slightest bit interested in the Great Lakes, Michigan or the environment in general. Each page is choked with facts and history but is presented in a readable format that could almost be described as a "page turner." Dempsey's interest in the subject matter is contagious and obvious. He takes you into each era and you can see for yourself the evolution ...             Soapy: A Biography of G. Mennen Williams4 reviews Thomas J. Noer University of Michigan Press/Regional, 2005 Je me souviens A bit of disclosure is in order: I knew G.Mennen Williams from a distance, I grew up in the 1950s among many people who knew him very well, and I have always admired him. As such I am sympathetic to his ideals though aware of his imperfections, and quite knowlegdeable about his life and times. All that said, to me this book reads vivid and rings true. It is a work of formidable scholarship and ...             Keewaydinoquay, Stories from My Youth3 reviews Keewaydinoquay Peschel University of Michigan Press/Regional, 2006 A lyrical tale of a native childhood by a great healer Keewaydinoquay, the Anishinaabeg medicine woman and ethnobotanist who recently died was a great inspiration to herbalists, Native and non-native alike. I had the good fortune to attend a workshop with her before she died and her stories have become an important part of my repertoire. This book, partially written by her and partially reconstructed from notes and recordings compiled by her ...             The Michigan Law Quadrangle: Architecture and Origins3 reviews Kathryn Horste University of Michigan Press/Regional, 1997 Midwestern Architecture at it's best! The University of Michigan Law Quadrangle is an architectural wonder of American Universities - it is perhaps one of the most outstanding group of buildings in the entire United States. This book illustrates this viewpoint by providing wonderful photographs of the law quad along with fascinating text telling the history of the buidlings. For anyone who has ever visited the Law Quadrangle, ...             A Petoskey Watercolor Journal3 reviews Catherine Carey University of Michigan Press/Regional, 2005 The most pleasing book ever. No matter where you live this book is one everyone who loves travel, beauty and art, will love. Packed full of paintings and painting tips this book is a delight and an insight into the authors town and talent.             The Vernor's Story: From Gnomes to Now3 reviews Lawrence L. Rouch University of Michigan Press/Regional, 2003 Wow! What a great book! Wow! This book takes me back to my childhood in MI. It's so richly illustrated & so fun to read! I love it. I am going to buy it for all my friends and family for XMAS. 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