Farmington and Farmington Hills (MI) (Making of America) (Paperback)

by Debra Anne Pawlak (Author) "Farmington's Potawatomi Indians left behind a legend..." (more)
Key Phrases: surrounding township, Grand River, New York, Orchard Lake (more...)

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Product Description
Farmington, one of Detroitís oldest suburbs, was originally inhabited by the Potawatomi and was ceded to the government for sale to settlers beginning in 1820. Established as Quakertown and incorporated as Farmington, this ìCrossroads Communityî developed around a literal railroad stop, flourishing from an agricultural center to a thriving business district. A sense of community, family, and home inspired residents to overcome natural and social obstacles to carve a substantial and influential niche in the Michigan landscape. ÝÝ

About the Author
Debra Ann Pawlak, longtime Farmington resident, is a freelance writer specializing in history. Her compelling narrative, complemented by evocative historic images, is an engaging and informative story of this lively Michigan community.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (April 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738524190
• ISBN-13: 978-0738524191
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,267,986 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great History of Farmington, July 17, 2003

By A Customer

If you're going anywhere near Farmington, you'll want to get this book. Knowing about its history will make your visit more meaningful. Ms. Pawlak is a good writer, making the past come alive, whether she's telling legends of the Potawatomi Indians who settled the area in the 1400's, or stories of the WWII veterans whose return brought enormous growth and a suburban lifestyle to the area.

2.0 out of 5 stars Information too brief and jumpy, August 26, 2003

By A Customer

Bought this book wanting to learn more about the city in which I live, and I did. But the book was not well written. The topics were so briefly touched upon and jumped around. It needed something to bring it all together. Found myself flipping back through what I'd already read to try to figure out how things fit together.