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Superior Tapestry: Weaving the Threads of Upper Michigan History
Like any tapestry, the threads of history cross over and under each other in different points of view and places in time. Award-winning author Deborah K. Frontiera mixes natural science and geology into history where those aspects intersect with the lives of people or are the reason Michigan's Upper Peninsula developed the way it did. Enjoy this work’s unique perspective, the point of view of trees, rocks, rivers and artifacts—among them a ship’s bell, a lighthouse, a cross-cut saw, beads and rings given in trade, a bent propeller and many more. Students, adults and families will enjoy experiencing history in this unique way."Deborah K. Frontiera takes U.P. history and turns it into a fun story, told by its least appreciated players. Here, we have the perspective of the St. Mary’s River, the bell on the Edmund Fitzgerald, an early iron forge, a sauna, the Bishop Baraga statue and many, many more. Together, they make Superior Tapestry a diverse and refreshing alternative to more straightforward historical narratives, while educating us in entertaining ways and, once again, displaying the creativity of Yooper culture." -- Tyler R. Tichelaar, Ph.D. in literature and award-winning author of Haunted Marquette and The Chief, The Legend, The Man"Frontiera has a knack for bringing inanimate objects to life and imbuing them with observational skills that let the reader see the world around the objects through their eyes. Human time is dwarfed when compared to the span of time experienced by some of the objects Frontiera describes. This book is such an interesting read; I’ll be using it as my guide when exploring the nooks and crannies of the Upper Peninsula in Michigan." -- Linda Martin-Rust, Ph.D."What a fun way to learn about our Upper Peninsula history; a great book for all ages. Superior Tapestry will become one of your favorite UP books." -- Tony Bausano, president of Copper World Gift Shop, Calumet, MichiganDeborah Kay Olson Frontiera grew up in Lake Linden, Michigan. She taught in Houston public schools from 1985 until 2008 and then taught creative writing part-time for Houston’s WITS (Writers In The Schools) program.From Modern History Press
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Published June 16, 2021
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August 7, 2021
Fabulous - history told from the point of view objects and things
I am sure you have heard the saying, “If these walls could talk.” In this book, the bell from the Edmund Fitzgerald, a statue, a hearth, a car that somehow made it through a storm on a ship, rocks, a man car that lifted men down in the mine, a huge pump, and other things do talk. They each tell history through their viewpoints. Each can be seen in museums and locations around the U.P. in Michigan.
The book is a travel guide, also.
Teachers, this would be a terrific mentor text in history or writing class for students to apprentice themselves to the author’s style of writing.
Well researched, well written, and entertaining. 5 stars
I am sure you have heard the saying, “If these walls could talk.” In this book, the bell from the Edmund Fitzgerald, a statue, a hearth, a car that somehow made it through a storm on a ship, rocks, a man car that lifted men down in the mine, a huge pump, and other things do talk. They each tell history through their viewpoints. Each can be seen in museums and locations around the U.P. in Michigan.
The book is a travel guide, also.
Teachers, this would be a terrific mentor text in history or writing class for students to apprentice themselves to the author’s style of writing.
Well researched, well written, and entertaining. 5 stars
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