The St. Clair River
The St. Clair River by Michael W. R. Davis, published by Arcadia Publishing in 2011, offers a detailed exploration of one of the world’s significant natural waterways. Spanning 127 pages, this book presents a photographic record that chronicles the history of the St. Clair River, which serves as a vital connection between Lake Huron and Lake St. Clair, northeast of Detroit. The narrative traces the river’s importance from the era of 17th-century French fur trappers to the modern ocean freighters that facilitate global trade.
Readers will discover the shared historical experiences of the communities along the American side of the St. Clair River, including the St. Clair Flats, Algonac, Marine City, St. Clair, Marysville, and Port Huron. This edition provides insights into the river’s role in draining the Great Lakes and its significance in the broader context of Midwest history. The book is presented in English and features dimensions of 9.25 inches in height and 6.5 inches in length, making it a visually engaging resource for those interested in local history and the natural environment.
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The St. Clair River, separating Michigan from Ontario, is one of the world’s greatest natural waterways. The 40-mile strait connects Lake Huron with Lake St. Clair, northeast of Detroit, as a key link in the Great Lakes chain of mid-North America. Effectively, the St. Clair drains Lakes Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, and their tributaries, pouring billions of gallons of freshwater into the lower Great Lakes over the Niagara Falls and out through the St. Lawrence Seaway to the Atlantic Ocean. Its recorded history dates from the earliest French fur trappers of the 17th century to the ultramodern ocean freighters connecting the world directly with inner America. This photographic record of the St. Clair River relates the common historical experiences of the major communities along the American side of the waterway–from south to north, the St. Clair Flats, Algonac, Marine City, St. Clair, Marysville, and Port Huron.
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