Kalamazoo and How It Grew (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258471484)

Kalamazoo And How It Grew is a historical book written by Willis Frederick Dunbar. The book provides a comprehensive account of the growth and development of Kalamazoo, a city located in the southwestern part of Michigan. The author traces the history of Kalamazoo from its early settlement by Native Americans to its establishment as a city in the mid-19th century.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period in the city's history. The author provides detailed information about the city's economy, politics, culture, and social life during each period. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs that help to bring the history of Kalamazoo to life.Throughout the book, Dunbar highlights the key events and individuals that shaped the city's history. He discusses the impact of the railroad on the city's growth, the role of Kalamazoo College and Western Michigan University in shaping the city's intellectual and cultural life, and the contributions of various industries to the city's economy.Overall, Kalamazoo And How It Grew is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of Kalamazoo or the history of Michigan. The book provides a detailed and well-researched account of the city's growth and development, and is sure to be appreciated by both history buffs and casual readers alike.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.

Author: Willis Frederick Dunbar
ISBN-10: 1258471485
ISBN-13: 9781258471484
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 09/08/2012
Pages: 252
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d