Name/Title

Early Mackinac

Entry/Object ID

2019.35.216

Description

In 1897 Meade C. Williams produced a slim volume of 111 pages entitled Early Mackinac: The fairy Island. Based on an extensive study of the literature of the island Williams book and his later revised edition would become some of the most popular general accounts of the island's history.,, Williams had first come to Mackinac Island in 1884, soon became enamored with its history and each season passionately collected new sources and interviewed early residents. Williams labor of love Early Mackinac remains an excellent starting point for anyone who is captivated by the lore of the island and wants to learn more about its lore. His many excerpts from contemporary sources lend fascinating reality to the book.

Cataloged By

Slusar, Vern

Acquisition

Accession

2019.35

Notes

182 pp, B & W drawings, Biblio

Book Details

Author

Williams, Meade C

Publisher

Avery Color Studies, Inc

Date Published

1987

Publication Subjects

Mackinac -- History. Mackinac Island (Mich.) -- History. Mackinac County (Mich.) -- History.

Call No.

977.4 WIL

ISBN

0932212492

Notes

Early Mackinac was first published in 1897, revised in 1901 and 1912

Location

Shelf

Library

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Create Date

November 12, 2021

Update Date

November 12, 2022