Legends about the Ottawa; Chippewa; and Nepessing Indians have left an indubitable mark upon the Lapeer area. Streets; rivers; and towns sing out the melody of their ageless legacy; just as those first settlers of Lapeer left their footprints upon the towns and cities for generations to follow. Like a comfortable rocker; the lyrics of hospitality linger; whispering of a way of life not easily left within the pages of a history book. Frugal; yet compassionate; these early pioneers shared their meager provisions and scant shelters with the tribes and wayward travelers alike. Lumberjacks sawed and farmers harvested their crops; threshed their grain; raised their barns; and worshipped together. Feuds never lasted and families never parted. The people of the Lapeer area worked; voted; and played together; creating a place of beauty for the generations they would never know. The gentle rolling hillsides still ring with their music; whether it is the moccasin footsteps of the first hunter; the boot-clad lumberjack or farmer; or the European tradition of riding to the hounds-for here the panoramic view of the Lapeer area comes alive with heritage; horses; and hills.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great historyBy BenBought this book for photos and information on Rock Hill College where my grandfather and his brothers went to school starting when they were about 8. Also wanted info on the flour mill. My grandfather and a brother operated a flour mill as adults and sold their flour via railcar to the Ellicott City mill who then resold it under that mills name. Found all the information. photos. and maps I needed.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. the pictures are wonderful. I love the books about this small townBy Marianne H. HartEllicott City is my home town and one of the oldest small towns in the nation. The history is fascinating; the pictures are wonderful. I love the books about this small town. as well as its history. which goes back to the early 17th Century.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Stroll down memory lane.....By J. LindsayI gave 2 copies of this book to my father and brother for Christmas gifts. We lived in Ellicott City for several years and it was nice to look through it together. Ellicott City was a great town to grow up in and it appears that it still is.
