The Soldiers of Fort Mackinac
The Soldiers of Fort Mackinac

Author: Phil Porter

Publisher: Michigan State University Press

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781611862812

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Fort Mackinac was home to more than 4,500 British and U.S. soldiers between 1780 and 1895... Here is the story of Fort Mackinac through the lives and activities of its soldiers. This book is profusely illustrated with more than 150 historic portraits, photographs, and maps -- from jacket flap.

A Boy at Fort Mackinac
A Boy at Fort Mackinac

Author: Harold Dunbar Corbusier

Publisher: Mackinac State Historic Parks

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13:

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The Diary of Harold Dunbar Corbusier, 1883-1884, 1892, introduces us to the life and times at Fort Mackinac through the eyes of a boy, from his actual diary, first at 10 years of age, then again at age 19. Reading his words allows us to view histoy in a fresh firsthand experience.

Historic Cottages of Mackinac Island
Historic Cottages of Mackinac Island

Author: Susan Stites

Publisher:

Published: 2001-06-01

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 0966531647

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Architecture and history of vintage cottages built on Mackinac Island, Michigan in the 1880's including the Governor's Summer Residents. Mapped pages guide Island visitors along the Island bluffs, lakeshore and interior to view the cottages. The armchair tour allows readers to view contemporary photos and compare them with black and whilte historic photos of the cottages. Queen Anne architecture, Shingle Style, Carpenter Gothic, and Greek Revival are represented architectural styles. Award winning selection of the Read Michigan list. Selected Best Books with a Michigan theme from The Detroit Free Press.

View from the Veranda
View from the Veranda

Author: Phil Porter

Publisher: Mackinac State Historic Parks

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13:

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Invites us along for an inside look at the grand cottages of Mackinac Island, a uniquely Victorian island where cars are not allowed. This work contrasts fascinating historic photos with contemporary, full-color portraits to describe the development, architecture, and daily life of the summer cottage communities on Mackinac Island.

A Castle at the Straits
A Castle at the Straits

Author: Janie Lynn Panagopoulos

Publisher: Mackinac Island State Park Commission

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9780911872835

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At Michigan's Straits of Mackinac, eight-year-old Charles quickly learns the importance of the "Castle at the Straits" and the work he will help his uncles, the "wicki," or lighthouse keeper, and his assistant, do there.