Along the Bowstring, Or South Shore of Lake Superior

Download or read book Along the Bowstring, Or South Shore of Lake Superior written by Julian Ralph and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This amply-illustrated promotional guidebook, issued by the General Passenger Department of the Duluth South Shore & Atlantic Railway, describes in great detail the sights and recreational opportunities afforded visitors along Lake Superior's South Shore. The author follows the route from Sault Ste. Marie west to Duluth, including Marquette, Presque Isle and Macinac as well as other major stopover points, providing much local and geological history along the way. In words and pictures, the book depicts picturesque landmarks and scenic landscapes, mining, manufacturing, logging operations, fishing, hunting, and other wilderness activities, with some attention to the region's Indian groups.