The Story Of The Great Lakes
Restored Classics to Go EditionBy Edward Channing, Marion Florence Lansing
Length8h 37m
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This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.
"The Story of the Great Lakes" by Edward Channing and Marion Florence Lansing offers a sweeping historical narrative that chronicles the evolution of the Great Lakes region over three centuries. The book begins with the indigenous roots of the area, highlighting the struggles for possession among tribes and nations, before detailing the exploration by Frenchmen and the eventual establishment of thriving cities along the lakeshores. Illustrated with maps, the book underscores the importance of understanding historical events to appreciate the present achievements shaping this region.
The narrative contrasts the pristine wilderness of the past with the modern industrial prowess of cities like Chicago, illustrating the Great Lakes' transformation into a vital economic artery for North America. It explores the intricate transportation networks that connect land and water, with the Soo Canal and natural resources playing pivotal roles in the region's growth. The book also vividly recounts Father Jean Brébeuf's journey to the Huron people, capturing his dedication and the cultural exchanges that marked early missionary endeavors.
Governor Lewis Cass is portrayed as a key figure in Michigan Territory's development, fostering immigration and establishing treaties with Native American tribes. His leadership ensured peace and paved the way for statehood, exemplifying a vision of prosperity and cooperation.
The work further delves into the strategic importance of the Great Lakes for exploration and commerce, detailing the establishment of forts and settlements by French and British forces and the subsequent American expansion. Cities like Buffalo, Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Duluth emerge as commercial hubs, interconnected in the broader narrative of American growth. The book highlights how historical events have shaped modern urban landscapes, emphasizing the cultural and economic transformations that have defined the Great Lakes region.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length8 hrs 37 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 1, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2THE STORY OF THE GREAT LAKES
3PREFACE
4MAPS AND ILLUSTRATIONS
5PART I DISCOVERY AND EXPLORATION
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6CHAPTER I THE GREAT LAKES
7CHAPTER II CHAMPLAIN ON THE GREAT LAKES
8CHAPTER III THE JESUIT MISSION TO THE HURONS
9CHAPTER IV THE PAGEANT OF SAINT LUSSON
10CHAPTER V THE BUILDING OF THE GRIFFON
11CHAPTER VI LA SALLE ON THE GREAT LAKES
12CHAPTER VII A HAPLESS FRENCH GOVERNOR
13PART II THE STRUGGLE FOR POSSESSION
14CHAPTER VIII THE FOUNDING OF DETROIT
15CHAPTER IX NIAGARA AND THE LOSS OF CANADA
16CHAPTER X THE CONSPIRACY OF PONTIAC
17CHAPTER XI THE ADVENTURES OF A TRADER
18CHAPTER XII WAYNE’S INDIAN CAMPAIGN
19CHAPTER XIII THE GREAT LAKES IN THE WAR OF 1812
20CHAPTER XIV THE CONQUEST OF LAKE ERIE
21CHAPTER XV GENERAL LEWIS CASS AND REORGANIZATION
22CHAPTER XVI THE BLACK HAWK WAR
23PART III OCCUPATION AND DEVELOPMENT
24CHAPTER XVII GATEWAYS OF THE GREAT LAKES
25CHAPTER XVIII THE STORY OF A ROAD
26CHAPTER XIX BEFORE AND AFTER THE TURNPIKE
27CHAPTER XX THE ERIE CANAL
28CHAPTER XXI THE GREAT LAKES IN 1840
29CHAPTER XXII THE COMING OF THE RAILROAD TO LAKE ERIE
30CHAPTER XXIII LINCOLN AND DOUGLAS IN CHICAGO
31CHAPTER XXIV THE GREAT LAKES IN THE CIVIL WAR
32CHAPTER XXV THREE GREAT INDUSTRIES OF THE LAKES
33CHAPTER XXVI SHIPPING ON THE LAKES
34CHAPTER XXVII THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY
35A BRIEF LIST OF BOOKS
36General Works
37Part I. Discovery and Exploration, 1615–1700
38Part II. The Struggle for Possession, 1700–1832
39Part III. Occupation and Development
40Gazetteers and Travels
41Stories from American History
42A History Of The Colonization Of Africa By Alien Races
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