Narrating the history of Michigan's forest industry, Karamanski provides a dynamic study of an important part of the Upper Peninsula's economy.

Samuel, 13, spends his days in the forest, hunting for food for his family. He has grown up on the frontier of a British colony, America. Far from any town, or news of the war against the King that American patriots have begun near Boston. But the war comes to them. British soldiers and Iroquois attack. Samuel’s parents are taken away, prisoners. Samuel follows, hiding, moving silently, determined to find a way to rescue them. Each day he confronts the enemy, and the tragedy and horror of this war. But he also discovers allies, men and women working secretly for the patriot cause. And he learns that he must go deep into enemy territory to find his parents: all the way to the British headquarters, New York City.

Provides instructions for bow hunting mature white-tailed bucks in forests and deep woods settings.

The bloodshed and hatred of frontier conflict at once made go-betweens obsolete and taught the harsh lesson of the woods: the final incompatibility of colonial and native dreams about the continent they shared. Long erased from history, the go-betweens of early America are recovered here in vivid detail.

Follows three families as they recreate the lives of Western homesteaders.

Offers a thorough history of an often-neglected part of the American Revolution, the battles among American Indians, Loyalists and colonial soldiers in the Southern Colonies

In 1935, nine-year-old George Weyerhaeuser, heir to one of the wealthiest families in America, is snatched off the streets two blocks from his home. The boy is kept manacled in a pit, chained to a tree, and locked in a closet. The perps—a career bank robber, a petty thief, and his nineteen-year-old never-been-in-trouble Mormon wife—quickly become the targets of the biggest manhunt in Northwest history. The caper plays out like a Hollywood thriller with countless twists and improbable developments. Perhaps the most astonishing thing of all, though, is how it all ends.

The author relates some of her adventures studying and exploring the world's oceans, including tracking whales, living in an underwater laboratory, and helping to design a deep water submarine.

Charles Eastman's works, 'Indian Boyhood' and 'From the Deep Woods to Civilization,' provide a captivating glimpse into the life of a Native American during a time of significant cultural change. Written in a straightforward and honest style, Eastman's narratives transport readers to a world where the traditions of his youth clash with the encroaching forces of Western civilization. Through vivid storytelling and poignant reflections, Eastman offers valuable insights into the complexities of identity, heritage, and adaptation. His works stand as important literary contributions that shed light on the challenges faced by indigenous peoples in the face of colonization and modernization. Charles Eastman, a Santee Dakota author and activist, draws from his own experiences growing up in two distinct worlds to write these compelling narratives. As a prominent figure in the early 20th century Native American rights movement, Eastman's writings serve as a powerful testament to the resilience and enduring spirit of his people. Scholars and readers interested in Native American literature, history, and social issues will find Charles Eastman's 'Indian Boyhood' and 'From the Deep Woods to Civilization' to be essential reading. These insightful works offer a unique perspective on the cultural complexities and the profound impact of societal changes on indigenous communities.

This is a guidebook to the many major examples of public art in metropolitan Detroit and a proof that the tradition of art in public places is enjoying a renaissance. It studies 120 sites, organized into five geographical districts. Each area includes a map to facilitate a walking or driving tour. The text provides a brief discussion of the history of each work, the nature of its commission, and its relation to its site.