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Border Cities. Twin Cities. Motor Cities.
A RIVER RUNS BETWEEN US is an illuminating exploration of the
unparalleled bond that exists between two border communities, united by the Detroit River.
​This is the tenth book by award-winning book creators Elaine Weeks and Chris Edwards of Walkerville Publishing,based in Walkerville, Ont., who have been writing, designing and publishing bestselling books celebrating the Border Cities history since 2004.
Book Specifications
HARD COVER
Special collector's edition
400 pages, archival paper
Over 1,200 images, including many colourized for the first time in history
Table of Contents
"Geography has made us neighbors
History has made us friends.
Economics has made us partners."
U.S. President John F. Kennedy, May 1961
Border Cities. Motor Cities. Sister Cities.
Our connections run a deep along one of the world's most unique waterways.
The Physical River
French for “strait. Named to describe the Strait of Lake Erie or le détroit du Lac Érié; it has been a vital shipping
channel since the 1700s.
From First nations to modern times, we explore the fascinating history of life along the strait.
Detroit was one of the most critical stops for freedom seeking slaves escaping to safety in Windsor and other stops in Canada.
Navigating the Strait
From simple wooden canoes to sophisticated steamers, we trace the many ways we crossed the strait.
The struggles to build tunnels and bridges across the strait
Detroit has been a titan of American Industry for centuries. Windsor has played an important role in Detroit's success.
The rise of the Motor Cities and the lesser know story of Windsor's role in the birth of the automobile
Arsenals of Democracy
How Detroit and Windsor helped saved the world from fascism during the Great Wars.
Tales of Mobsters, Murder and Mayhem along the strait during Prohibition.
Cross-border sports: another unique international relationship driven by geography.
Shopping, dining and entertainment is a cross-border tradition for those fortunate enough to live along the strait.
From amusement parks including famed Bob-lo Island, the many ways we have fun along the strait.
Cultural Bridges
The rise of the Big 8 CKLW, the impact of Motown Records, baby boomer TV and a whole lot more.
River Tales
A collection of extraordinary river stories handed down through the generations.
The death life of the Detroit River. Green dreams along the strait.
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