Rumble Seats and Lumber Camps: Tales from the Good Old Days in Northern Michigan

In January of 2013, folks in Northern Michigan were asked to share their memories of the "good old days." They were invited to write letters describing interesting, humorous, unusual, exciting (and even romantic) "happenings" from the past. Many of them were born prior to 1940 and the majority grew up right here in Northern Michigan. They were not selected from any particular group or social class, nor were they expected to have any special writing ability or talent. From their responses, 392 were chosen to be included in this book. Their stories aren't history in the usual sense. Rather, they entertainingly describe a way of life that will never again be seen. If you're an old-timer yourself, you'll immediately identify with most of the topics, ideas and events in this book. If you're a youngster, you may be at first baffled by the tales of two-holer outhouses, castor oil as a cure for just about everything, rumble seats, party line phones and schools with just one room. But all of these things, and many others once common to your parents and grandparents, are discussed in this book. This book was compiled and edited by Todd Blair, Karen Garvey and a team of assistant editors. They are quick to disclaim authorship. That honor, they explain, belongs to the wonderful folks in Northern Michigan who took the time to share their memories of the good old days.
ASIN: 1940376025
VSKU: BVV.1940376025.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Karen Garvey
Binding: Hardcover
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.