Schwartz, James Z.

Conflict on the Michigan frontier : Yankee and borderland cultures, 1815-1840 / James Z. Schwartz. - DeKalb, Ill. : Northern Illinois University Press, c2009. - viii, 184 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The rise of Michigan's new constitutional order -- Ohio and the battle for Michigan's southern border -- Economic development and the panic of 1837 -- Taming the "savagery" of Michigan Indians -- Civilizing White settlers -- Cholera and the conflict over cultural boundaries in early Michigan.

9780875804002 (clothbound : alk. paper) 0875804004 (clothbound : alk. paper)

2009007503


Frontier and pioneer life--Michigan.
Community life--History--Michigan--19th century.
Pioneers--History.--Michigan
New Englanders--History--Michigan--19th century.


Michigan--History--To 1837.

F566 / .S39 2009

977.4/03