Author: BURTON, CLARENCE MONROE & M.M. QUAIFE
Title: When Detroit Was Young; Historical Studies
Description: Detroit: Burton Abstract and Title Co, 1951. First Edition (?). Hard Cover. Ex-Library; B&W Illustrations & Maps; 6 1/4 x 9 1/2; 197 pages; Former library book with typical markings; missing front end paper. Covers have some rubbing, sunning, bumping and scuffing. Pages are clean and tight. Illustrated with some b/w photographs, as well as maps and plats. 'Burton [1855-1932] is known for his historical research and scholarship. Throughout his life, he collected a library of 40000+ books, pamphlets and manuscripts related to the history of Detroit, of Michigan and of the old Northwest. In 1915, Burton donated his collection to the Detroit Public Library. Burton authored several books and pamphlets on history topics. Some of his most famous works include The City of Detroit, Michigan, 1701-1922; A Sketch of the Life of Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, Founder of Detroit; and In the Footsteps of Cadillac.. Very Good .

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