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\"\"Attention local history buffs
\nby Jean Martin
\nRecently we received review copies of a couple of small volumes of local Michigan histories. These came to us from Arcadia Publishing in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.
\n\"\"The first was a 127-page paperback pictorial entitled Lighthouses of Eastern Michigan<\/em>. Says the publisher:<\/p>\n

From the Straits of Mackinac to the Detroit River, Images of America: Lighthouses of Eastern Michigan reveals intriguing stories of lighthouses and the people who depended on them. Readers will enjoy discovering what happened when a large ship fell 20 feet over one of the Soo Locks and the captain commented, “Good-bye Old World,” as well as of a persistent ghost that caused havoc with the Coast Guard. Which lighthouse was a construction miracle in 1874? And whatever happened to the lost lighthouses of the Detroit River? A collection of the mysteries, storms, fires, and heroics surrounding the lighthouses of eastern Michigan are waiting within.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"The most recent, Presque Isle County, will be available on May 13, 2013. According to the publisher:<\/p>\n

Arcadia Publishing is best known for its iconic Images of America series, which chronicles the history of small towns and downtowns across the country. Captured in unique pictorial format, small slices of hometown history detail the often forgotten aspects of American life. With more than two hundred vintage images, each title celebrates a town or region, bringing to life the people, places, and events that define the community. Arcadia also publishes other series: Images of Rail, Images of Aviation, Images of Sports, Images of Baseball, Postcard History, Campus History, Corporate History, and Then & Now. A new imprint, Legendary Locals, launched in 2011. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

You can already find 132 books of Michigan history. Many feature communities closer to home including Alma, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Clare, East Lansing, Flint, Frankenmuth and Lowell.
\nThese local histories along with many others from throughout Michigan can be purchased online at http:\/\/www.arcadiapublishing.com\/state\/Michigan<\/a>
\nAre you one of our many local historians who is looking for a publisher?
\nDue to the great demand for titles on local and regional history, Arcadia Publishing is currently searching for authors to work with them on new photographic history projects. Arcadia works with many first-time authors, as well as seasoned writers. Their editors are seeking proposals on local history topics and can provide potential authors with detailed information about our publishing program as well as book proposal submission guidelines.
\nAs a full-service trade publisher, Arcadia Publishing covers the entire cost of book production, including experienced editorial, marketing, and sales support. Working with Arcadia Publishing provides a way for organizations and individual historians to earn royalties on each book sold without any financial investment on their part.
\nPlease contact them if you are interested. Call toll-free or 1-888-313-2665 or email suggestions@arcadiapublishing.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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