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Border Cities. Twin Cities. Motor Cities.

A RIVER RUNS BETWEEN US is an illuminating new exploration of the
unparalleled bond that exists between two border communities, united by the Detroit River.

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Award-winning book creators Elaine Weeks and Chris Edwards of Walkerville Publishing,
based in Walkerville, Ont., have been writing, designing and publishing bestselling books
celebrating the Border Cities history since 2004.

Entrance to Detroit River
Ford Mustang Promo
amphibeous cars
aerial view of Ambassador Bridge
Nothing to Declare
50 cents bridge toll
belle isle bathers
Ferry Jumping
fery landing in 1800s
ice fishing
SS Montrosse down
CKLW The Big 8 coverage
Twin Cities, 1930
Quick Ride to Canada, 1950s
Made in Windsor Ford Mercury
Detroit's drink was also manufactured in Windsor
SS Aquarama
Walkerville Waterfront- 1920
Belle Isle 1955
Do You Remember Bob-Lo?
J.L. Hudsons Cutaway LIFE Magazine 1959
Tiny Tim & Bill Kennedy
Boblo steamer Ste-Claire and train
Building a Renaissance
Bridge Gang
Aerial Detroit 1960s
Boblo Scenic Railroad
Ford Lincoln Zephyr-bridge
Hiram Walker-distillery
Ford canada Group shot in 1910s
Aerial View US side
Detroit's notorious River Gang
Downtown Windsor 1910s
Bridge Build in 1920s
Boblo dock
Ferry Hill Windsor
Bathing Beach Bois Blanc Island
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A RIVER RUNS BETWEEN US

Table of Contents

  • Border Cities, Motor Cities, Sister Cities 

  • The Physical River 

  • History Lessons

  • Navigating the Strait 

  • Revenue Stream

  • The Motor Cities

  • Arsenals of Democracy

  • Prohibition

  • Two Nation Destination

  • Cultural Bridges

  • Cross-Border Sports

  • Playground 

  • River Tales

  • Reclaiming the River

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Book Specifications

Release Date: Summer 2025

  • Hard Cover Coffee Table Book

  • 400 pages, archival paper

  • Full colour throughout

  • Over 1,100 images

  • FIRST EDITION: 5,000 copies (proposed)

  • Release date: 2025

Become a Supporter With Benefits!

  • 1-page profile of your company/business with your logo/photos/story

  • Acknowledgment Page: logo

  • One copy: Special Edition Slipcase

  • 10 signed special edition copies of the book

  • 50% discount on bulk purchases

  • Recognition at book launches, exhibitions & signings

  • Contact us for more information

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walkerville publishing
urban historians

716 windermere road

519-817-9527

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