{"product_id":"mackinac-island-tom-north-9780738584492","title":"Mackinac Island","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom historical richness to unparalleled natural beauty, Michigan's Mackinac Island is the crown jewel of the Great Lakes, unique in America. Forts were established and battles fought between American and British soldiers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative American visitors preceded French explorers and missionaries of the 17th century. Commerce, including fur trading and fishing, later surpassed military importance, in turn yielding to the tourism industry that has dominated the past 150 years. Accessible by water, ice bridge, or air, Mackinac Island encompasses a state park, harbor, city, and Victorian hotels and homes. A permanent automobile ban helps preserve the island's historic character, leaving land movement to foot, bicycle, and horse-drawn carriage. This book uses historical photographs to depict Mackinac Island heritage and culture. Rare images capture bygone days and lifestyles on this island where 19th century charm surprises and intrigues even today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tom North\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0738584495\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780738584492\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Arcadia Publishing (SC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/16\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.50w x 0.40d","brand":"Tom North","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43993988759807,"sku":"9780738584492","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_dbd72ad7-0369-4854-9623-7ea4ba870485.jpg?v=1683327467","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mackinac-island-tom-north-9780738584492","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}