Publication Date:March 3, 2003 Availability:Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping:Expedited shipping available Shipping:International shipping available Condition:AUTOGRAPHED BY AUTHOR. A Library of Michigan Notable Book! NEW and direct from publisher in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Full color and b/w historic photographs. Not previously sold or shipped. No "new but shelf-worn" books here!
Book Description Going Back to Central -- On the Road in Search of the Past in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is a journey of discovery --connecting the present with the history of Cornish copper miners in the region. Although the purpose of the author's trip was to honor and celebrate the lives of his Cornish ancestors who came to Central Mine in the 1800s, along the way he savors the autumn splendors of a beautiful and rugged part of the north country and listens for tales of its unique and sturdy residents.
Includes 31 full color photos; 21 b/w historic photographs
Going Back to Central -- On the Road in Search of the Past in Michigan's Upper Peninsula has been selected as a Michigan Notable Book for 2004 by the Library of Michigan.
Customer Reviews:
Enchanted PeninsulaJune 19, 2005 9 out of 9 found this review helpful
If you have spent any time in the Upper Pensinsula of Michigan, you will really appreciate this book. It's a splended blend of history and geography and the author's humor and insight are perfect! I have read the book 3 times - it is a pretty easy read - and it still transports me in spirit to this beautiful midwest area.
A combination travelogue and personal journeyMay 22, 2003 14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Written by Lon L. Emeric (a fifth-generation descendant of Cornish copper miners), Going Back To Central: On The Road In Search Of The Past In Michigan's Upper Peninsula impressively presents a combination travelogue and personal journey through Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Colorful characters, breathtaking landscapes, and memorable pieces of folklore are all retold in captivating detail. Going Back To Central is especially commended to the attention of anyone with an interest in American History in general, and the Upper Peninsula country of Michigan in particular.
