Guardians of Michigan profiles the extraordinary architectural sculpture found in both the pleasant peninsulas of the Great Lakes State. Author Jeff Morrison spent years exploring Michigan’s largest cities and smallest towns, using telephoto photography to capture the sculptural details hidden from the naked eye, and researching the beautiful historic architecture he encountered. Organized alphabetically by city, each section documents the history and design of an individual building, accompanied by beautiful photos of the building and its unique ornamentation.\nThe buildings profiled in Guardians of Michigan range from county courthouses, churches, and government buildings constructed during the 1800s, to skyscrapers with intricate sculptural decoration too far above street level for passersby to see. As a result, the book highlights examples of Gothic, Romanesque Revival, Beaux Arts, as well as Art Deco and Art Moderne. Guardians of Michigan is a loving tribute to the architecture of the state, preserving forgotten stories and beautiful buildings for all readers to enjoy.

Guardians of Michigan: Architectural Sculpture of the Pleasant Peninsulas

History

Morrison, Jeff

Americas

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN REGIONAL

Detroit is home to amazing architectural sculpture-a host of gargoyles, grotesques, and other silent guardians that watch over the city from high above its streets and sidewalks, often unnoticed or ignored by the people passing below. Jeff Morrison's Guardians of Detroit: Architectural Sculpture in the Motor City documents these incredible features in a city that began as a small frontier fort and quickly grew to become a major metropolis and industrial titan. Detroit developed steadily following its founding in 1701. From 1850 to 1930 it experienced unprecedented population growth, increasing from 21,019 to over 1,500,000 people. A city of giants, Detroit became home to people of towering ambition and vision who gained wealth and sought to leave their mark on the city they loved. This aspiration created a massive building boom during a time when architectural styles favored detailed ornamentation, resulting in a collection of architectural sculpture unmatched by any other U.S. city. Guardians of Detroit is a first-of-its-kind project to explore, document, and explain this singular collection on a building-by-building basis and to discover and share the stories of these structures and the artists, artisans, and architects who created them. Using a 600-millimeter lens and 23-megapixel camera, Morrison brings sculptural building details barely visible to the naked eye down from the heights, making them available for up-close appreciation. The photos are arranged in a collage format that emphasizes the variety of and relationships between each building's sculptural ornamentation. Well-researched text complements the photography, delving into the lives of those who created these wonderful works of architectural art. Guardians of Detroit is an extended love letter to the historic architecture of a city that would become the driving force of America's industrial and economic power. Fans of art, architecture, and hidden gems will love poring over these pages.

Guardians of Detroit: Architectural Sculpture in the Motor City (Painted Turtle Press)

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

Wayne State University Press

Canada's lakes, rivers and oceans are blessed with an abundance of wild fish, from salmon to trout to mackerel to sunnies and much, much more. After a relaxing day of fishing, there's nothing better than frying up your fresh catch right there on the spot. Canadian Fishing Cookbook offers up to 150 of the greatest wild fish recipes out there.

Canadian Fishing Cookbook (Wild Canada)

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Darcy, James

Outdoor Cooking

Companys Coming Pub Ltd

Food simply tastes better when you're outdoors. Canadian Outdoor Cookbook helps you take your outdoor meals from ho-hum to fantastic! With 150 recipes for brunches, lunches, dinners and campfire snacks, the possibilities are practically endless for your n

The Canadian Outdoor Cookbook (Wild Canada)

A great gift for any guy! Essential recipes that celebrate the wonderful enthusiasm men have for cooking their special cuisine: - Classic recipes that taste like Mama used to make - Date night dinners: three secrets to win their hearts - Quick fixes - Late-night snacks - Game day cooking - Desserts to wow

Essential Company's Coming Guys' Cookbook (Essential Collection)

PARÉ, Jean

Smoliak, Brad

Main Courses & Side Dishes

Company’s Coming

Wild game meat is typically low in fat and cholesterol, high in protein and is not loaded with growth hormones or any unwanted chemicals. Includes great tried-and-true family recipes for big game, small game and game birds.

Canadian Wild Game Cookbook (Wild Canada)

Cooking by Ingredient

Delicious, nutritious snacks and meals to make ahead. The bulk of the recipe is prepared at home and is then transported to the campsite to be cooked over the fire when you are ready to eat.On the trail recipes created especially for hiking and backcountry camping, when the amount of ingredients and weight you can carry is limited. Campground Cooking features recipes that can be easily prepared and cooked right in the great outdoors. Recipes include: Fireside Beef Nachos Homemade Beef Jerky Camper’s Cornbread Whole Grain Energy Bars Campfire Lasagna Black Bean Chili Foil Chicken and Vegetables One-pot Seafood Paella Cheesy Pull Apart Garlic Bread Backcountry Corn Fritters Old-fashioned Bannock Dutch Oven Cobbler Campfire Baked Apples

Campfire Cooking (New Original Series)

Practical Gourmet

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