"History of Detroit and Michigan," 1884
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The author of this book, Silas Farmer, was the son of John Farmer, Detroit's earliest map publisher. Silas began his career working on maps but turned his efforts to writing and compiling a complete history of Detroit, Michigan. A great reference to what life was like in Detroit before the 1900s, historians continue to study this work today.
The author of this book, Silas Farmer, was the son of John Farmer, Detroit's earliest map publisher. Silas began his career working on maps but turned his efforts to writing and compiling a complete history of Detroit, Michigan. A great reference to what life was like in Detroit before the 1900s, historians continue to study this work today.
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1884
Subject Date
1884
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Michigan, Detroit
Creator Notes
Authored by Silas Farmer; published by Silas Farmer & Co., Detroit, Michigan
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
66.143.828
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Bookbinding (Process)
Engraving (Printing process)
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 7.75 in
Length: 2.25 in
Inscriptions
Handwritten in ink on flyleaf inside front cover: Property of / Thomas I. Starr
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