Great Lakes Books Series

Independent Man: The Life of Senator James Couzens

Harry Barnard

Biography of a major Michigan figure whose many careers embraced both the business and political spheres.

For the Good of the Children: A History of the Boys and Girls Republic

Gay Pitman Zieger

The story of a notable Michigan institution founded at the turn of the twentieth century, this book looks at the lives of troubled children and those who helped them, and illuminates major shifts in America’s child welfare system.

Riding the Roller Coaster: A History of the Chrysler Corporation

Charles K. Hyde

The first comprehensive history of the Chrysler Corporation, this book is intended for readers interested in the history of automobiles and of American business, and for fans and critics of Chrysler’s products.

Michigan’s Early Military Forces: A Roster and History of Troops Activated Prior to the American Civil War

Rosters compiled by Le Roy Barnett with histories by Roger Rosentreter

The first extensive treatment of Michigan’s early military forces, this book includes the names of all known Michiganians who answered the call to arms prior to the Civil War and explains the circumstances of each major conflict.

The French Canadians of Michigan: Their Contribution to the Development of the Saginaw Valley and the Keweenaw Peninsula, 1840–1914

Jean Lamarre

The first major study of the migration of French Canadians to Michigan during the nineteenth century and their substantial impact on the state’s development.

Beyond the Windswept Dunes: The Story of Maritime Muskegon

Elizabeth B. Sherman

The first book to document the maritime history of the port city Muskegon combining historical detail and good storytelling.