The Turtle The Mitten and An Epic History of Michigan

<p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Part History Part Travel Part Adventure-And 100% Pure Michigan</strong></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>From vanished towns and famous battles to forgotten beaches and backroad legends </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>The Turtle The Mitten and An Epic History of Michigan</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> takes readers on a captivating journey through the people places and moments that shaped the Great Lakes State.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>This isn't your typical textbook history. It's a road-ready companion - perfect for travelers history lovers lifelong Michiganders and curious newcomers alike.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>You'll explore:</span></p><p></p><ul><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>The lost town of </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Singapore</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> buried beneath Lake Michigan sand dunes</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>The </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Union Pier Nudist Club</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> where Chicago writers helped reshape literature</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>The intersection at </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Phillips Corners</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> where Michigan and Ohio went to war</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>The </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>lumber towns auto plants and battlefields</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> that defined a nation</span></li><li></li></ul><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Along the way you'll visit charming lakeside destinations ancient forests and the gritty heart of Detroit - the most American city there ever was.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Whether you're planning your next Michigan road trip or rediscovering the stories of home this book offers a smart surprising and unforgettable adventure through one of America's most fascinating states.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Aaron Helman</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> is a historian storyteller and podcaster whose books bring local legends and overlooked history to life. His previous works include </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Ride the Jack Rabbit</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> and </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>An Incomplete History of St. Joseph County Indiana</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>.</span></p>