U.P. weather and history together. Read stories of the early pioneers and the obstacles they faced in settling the most northern part of Michigan under so cold a sky. Browse through personal tales of modern weather events from snowstorms to heat waves. Written in concise narrative form, Upper Michigan Weather Stories can be opened and enjoyed at any point, making it a perfect travel and gift book. A sampling of what you will find: Father Marquette's legendary trip across Lake Superior. Alexander Henry's extensive 28th century travels and adventures throughout the region. A look at weather and environment through the eyes of Henry Rowe Schoolcraft during the days of the first American settlement in Upper Michigan. Stories of early settler's endurance, tragedy and triumph in the rugged climate and environment of Lake Superior region...The indomitable Father Baraga, the “snowshoe priest” and his incredible voyages through the untamed wilderness. Modern weather events: The storm of the century-the blizzard against which all others are measured. The armistice Day storm of 1940. A fresh look at the Edmund Fitzgerald Storm . The devastating 2003 Dead River Flood. 200 photos and drawings, plus 100 maps.