James Jesse Strang by Don Faber
Don Faber recounts this fascinating story of James Jesse Strang's journey from impoverished New York farm boy to one of the most colourful and contentious figures in Michigan's history. This book will appeal to anyone with a love of American history and interest in the many larger-than-life personalities who emerged during the Second Great Awakening.
“[An] excellent addition to American political biography shelves”—The Midwest Book Review
“ [Faber] is a fine writer, and his descriptions of the ‘fighting’ are fairly hilarious.”—Jack Lessenberry, Traverse City Record-Eagle
“Don Faber weaves an extraordinary account of one of Michigan's most extraordinary political figures.”—George Weeks, Syndicated Columnist, “Michigan Politics”
“ [Faber] is a fine writer, and his descriptions of the ‘fighting’ are fairly hilarious.”—Jack Lessenberry, Traverse City Record-Eagle
“Don Faber weaves an extraordinary account of one of Michigan's most extraordinary political figures.”—George Weeks, Syndicated Columnist, “Michigan Politics”
Don Faber is author of The Toledo War and The Boy Governor, both winners of the Michigan Notable Book Award. Former editor of the Ann Arbor News, he also served on the staff of the Michigan Constitutional Convention, won a Ford Foundation Fellowship to work in the Michigan Senate, and was a speechwriter for Michigan governor George Romney.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780472052899 |
| ISBN 10 | 0472052896 |
| Title | James Jesse Strang |
| Author | Don Faber |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The University of Michigan Press |
| Year published | 2016-03-07 |
| Number of pages | 248 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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