Sketches And Reminiscences Of The City Of The Straits And Its Vicinity (1884)

Sketches and Reminiscences of the City of the Straits and Its Vicinity is a book written by Robert Ellis Roberts and published in 1884. The book is a collection of sketches and stories about the city of Detroit and the surrounding area including Windsor Ontario and the Great Lakes region. The author Robert Ellis Roberts was a prominent figure in Detroit at the time having served as the city's mayor from 1874 to 1875. In this book he shares his personal experiences and observations of the city and its history as well as anecdotes and stories about its people and places. The book is divided into several chapters each focusing on a different aspect of the city's history and culture. Some of the topics covered include the early history of Detroit the city's growth and development its architecture and landmarks and its cultural and social life. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the city and its people as well as maps and diagrams of important locations and events. Overall Sketches and Reminiscences of the City of the Straits and Its Vicinity is a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of one of America's most iconic cities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.