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Border Cities. Twin Cities. Motor Cities.

Walkerville Publishings'10th local history book explores
the unique shared geography, history and culture of two international cities,
united by the Detroit River.

Entrance to Detroit River
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Ferry Jumping
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Aerial View US side
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Bathing Beach Bois Blanc Island
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A RIVER RUNS BETWEEN US

Table of Contents

  • The Physical River

  • A Tale of Two Cities: Unique Shared History

  • The Underground Railroad: The Promised Land

  • Navigating the Strait: How We Crossed

  • Industrial River

  • Motor Cities: Birth of the Auto

  • Arsenal of Democracy

  • Prohibition Days

  • Shopping/Tourism/Entertainment/Music

  • Cross-Border Media

  • City of Champions: Sports Teams & Athletes

  • Strong Bonds: Cross-Border Festivals

  • Recreation Along the Strait

  • Border Protection

  • River Tales: Personal Stories

  • Reclaiming Our River

  • Photo Gallery

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Book Specifications

Release Date: Fall 2024

  • Hard Cover Collector’s 1st Edition

  • French Binding

  • 360 pages, archival paper

  • Full colour throughout

  • 1,000 plus images

  • FIRST EDITION: 3,000 copies (proposed)

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urban historians

716 windermere road

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