Settling the Great Lakes Frontier: Immigration to Michigan, 1837-1924 by C. Warren Vander Hill (1970 Softcover)
•	Author: 		 C. Warren Vander Hill •	Illustration Source: 	 Michigan Histrorical Commission •	Project Funding: 	 John M. Munson Michigan History Fund •	Publisher: Michigan Historical Commission Lansing, MI 1970
Settling the Great Lakes Frontier: Immigration to Michigan, 1837-1924. By C. Warren Vander Hill. (Lansing: Michigan Historical Commission, 1970. ix + 96 pp. Maps, illustrations, tables, notes, bibliography, and index. Paper, $1.75.)
This book is largely an examination of the group and mass stages of immigration to Michigan which took place from statehood in 1837 until the implementation of U.S. immigration quotas in the 1920's. The formative encounters between French and British, “white” economic developers and Native Americans, Canadians and American Revolutionaries had become resolved history at the start of this narrative. Mostly focused on Northern European immigrant communities and willingness to cease the opportunities for economic and social advancement found in this foreign land.
Over-sized trade paperback in unread condition. No reading creases. Cover browning from edges inward. Interior is tight and free of any markings. Always privately owned with no ownership markings.
•	Size: 8vo – over 7¾ - 9¾” tall, 105pp. •	Condition: Nearly Fine (As New) Trade Paperback – Likely 1st Edition, (age of materials, publisher, title page, indicate this) but not directly stated. Privately owned copy. Very usable for detailed study.
	 Copyright 1970. Title page indicates this copy printed in 1970 and funding was available to author from the John M. Munson Michigan History Fund. No specific references made to this copy's place of manufacture, edition, nor print-run. LCCN: 70-631431. No ISBN nor MSR (the $1.75 price above came from a 1971 academic review of this title).
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Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask). Usually requires repair to be usable.
Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end.
1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy for their collection.