Book/Printed Material Along the bowstring, or south shore of Lake Superior. Along the bowstring / South shore of Lake Superior / Lake Superior along the south shore
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Title
- Along the bowstring, or south shore of Lake Superior.
Other Title
- Along the bowstring
- South shore of Lake Superior
- Lake Superior along the south shore
Summary
- This amply-illustrated promotional guidebook, issued by the General Passenger Department of the Duluth South Shore & Atlantic Railway, describes in great detail the sights and recreational opportunities afforded visitors along Lake Superior's South Shore. The author follows the route from Sault Ste. Marie west to Duluth, including Marquette, Presque Isle and Macinac as well as other major stopover points, providing much local and geological history along the way. In words and pictures, the book depicts picturesque landmarks and scenic landscapes, mining, manufacturing, logging operations, fishing, hunting, and other wilderness activities, with some attention to the region's Indian groups.
Names
- Ralph, Julian, 1853-1903.
- Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railroad Company.
- Wadsworth, M. Edward (Marshman Edward), 1847-1921.
Created / Published
- [New York, Press of the American Bank Note Co., 1891]
Headings
- - Superior, Lake
- - Upper Peninsula (Mich.)--Description and travel
- - Geology--Michigan
Notes
- - Title vignette.
- - "A sketch of the geology of the Marquette and Keweenawan Districts. By Dr. M.E. Wadsworth ... 2d ed.": p. [75]-99.
Medium
- 99 p. front. (fold. map) illus. 23 cm.
Call Number/Physical Location
- F572.S9 R18
Digital Id
Library of Congress Control Number
- 03006059
Online Format
- image
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Contributor
- Duluth, South Shore, and Atlantic Railroad Company
- Ralph, Julian
- Wadsworth, M. Edward (Marshman Edward)