From vanished towns and famous battles to forgotten beaches and backroad legends, The Turtle, The Mitten, and An Epic History of Michigan takes readers on a captivating journey through the people, places, and moments that shaped the Great Lakes State.

This isn't your typical textbook history. It's a road-ready companion—perfect for travelers, history lovers, lifelong Michiganders, and curious newcomers alike.

You’ll explore:

• The lost town of Singapore, buried beneath Lake Michigan sand dunes

• The Union Pier Nudist Club, where Chicago writers helped reshape literature

• The intersection at Phillips Corners, where Michigan and Ohio went to war

• The lumber towns, auto plants, and battlefields that defined a nation

Along the way, you’ll visit charming lakeside destinations, ancient forests, and the gritty heart of Detroit—the most American city there ever was.