Michilimackinac: A Tale of the Straits
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (737 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0923568484 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 482 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"This is a love story much more than a depicting of the Mackinaw" according to alan lysne. This is a love story much more than a depicting of the Mackinaw straits during the 1750 era. It lacks in description of the area and skips much of the conflict at that time save for when the author could weave in love conflicts. I was hoping for more about the fort and less love story.. "A Tale Well Told" according to A Customer. After reading Turrill's book A Bridge To Eden (which is a great read)I was not sure if this book could live up to Bridge. It was written about ten years earlier and is historical fiction. I was impressed with the amount of time he must have spent on this novel. The research and basic story is enough for me to recommend this book. The kicker is that it is so well written. Most historical fiction I h. The history of the Straits of Mackinaw come alive and transport you back in time. This book was so well written that the pages came alive and I was transported back in time. The author, David A. Turrill, must have put in a tremendous amount of time researching the history of the area as well as the culture and language of the time. I really enjoyed this book!
He creates a living history lesson, adding rich detail of pioneer life. It's lively reading. An incredible amount of digging has gone into reconstructing life during French and British rule. -- Detroit Free PressTurrill breathes life into the ghosts of Michilimackinac. -- The Saginaw News
. The author has bachelor's and master's degrees in history from Saginaw Valley State University and has been a teacher of literature and history in Michigan secondary schools for over thirty years. He is also the author of A Bridge to Eden. David Turrill was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, where he has lived most of his life
This rich and captivating historical novel captures the events and occupants of Fort Michilimackinac, Michigan during the French and Indian War. Detailed descriptions of the Ottawa, Pottawatomi, and Ojibway tribes, their partnerships with French trappers, the intrusion of the Anglais and the resulting bloodshed are skillfully shared in this gripping tale of the Straits.