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Detroit
Perspectives Crossroads and Turning Points Edited by Wilma Wood Henrickson |
Using
primary and secondary sources, Wilma Henrickson assembles a collection of
documents related to decisive moments in the history of Detroit and the
region, spanning the time from before statehood to the present. These were
turning points for the region—life for the residents took a new direction,
definitely closing off some options while accepting others. Some were brought
about by accident; others were made by conscious decision. The consequences
of some decisions were immediate, others appeared only after the accumulation
of years. Among Henrickson's recurring themes are the destruction of the
environment and its natural beauty, the lure of wealth, urban expansion
and sprawl and civil rights. Selections include Lewis Cass' position paper on "Indian Removal," Jorge de Castellanos' article of "Black Slavery in Early Detroit," and excerpts from the writings of historian and mapmaker Silas farmer. |
"A wonderfully complete look at 150 years of the history of Detroit."—Neal Shine, Detroit Free Press | |||||||||||||
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Lakes Books Series $44.95s cloth / ISBN 0-8143-2013-9 $23.95l paper / ISBN 0-8143-2014-7 594 pages 19 illustrations 1991 |
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