This was a very well-researched book and I learned quite a lot about some women who I had o ly heard or read about in passing before. I also learned some entirely new-to-me facts, such as Edith Hamilton once lived on East Bluff!

There were a few parts where I had some questions. On page 15, the hotel Harbour View Inn is spelled as "Harbor" instead, and on page 79, the spelling of Anne Cottage uses "Ann" without an 'e'. I'm not sure if those are simply spellings that have changed over the course of time, or if they're simply typos. On page 99, there is a quote used to describe the last time Anna Jameson saw Jane Schoolcraft which starts with "handling her paddle with singular grace and dexterity..." It is a lovely description, but it is used twice within the span of a paragraph or so: it seems a bit redundant to me.

That said, these are just editing quibbles that I had and perhaps they are fine left as is. I still thoroughly enjoyed reading this book slowly so as to absorb these women's stories. It's nice to see the rich history of Mackinac Island through the words and lives of some of the women who resided or visited there. As a woman who deeply loves Mackinac myself, I feel a kinship with them and hope that others will learn their stories as well. ( )

Extremely well researched - this nonfiction collection of biographies is perfect for fans of Mackinac history, Native American Studies, and women in history. This regional history comprises of biographies of thirteen notable women who resided, visited, or spread the word of Mackinac Island. The women ranged from Native fur traders to poets, nurses, wives, and authors. Each of them helped impact Mackinac Island even if their contributions are unknown or overlooked. Included are photographs which help the reader visualize some of these great ladies. Slow paced, but of interest to those who love Mackinac. ( )