Beschreibung
This fascinating 20th-century promotional publication was issued in the mid-1930s by the Upper Peninsula Development Bureau located in Marquette, Michigan. The purpose of the ephemeral volume was to encourage tourism (especially by automobile) to the remote Great Lakes region, full of opportunities for relaxation and outdoor recreation. A series of essays are accompanied by numerous contemporary advertisements for accommodations, restaurants, and other travelers' amenities. Photographs of huge fish, tranquil paved roads, and idyllic ponds provide visual evidence of the natural retreats that await. The highlight of the booklet is a series of seventeen pictorial maps of each county in the Upper Peninsula (plus Mackinac and Isle Royale). Presented in the charming style of the 1930s, each colorful image presents cartoon figures engaged in a variety of fun activities. Geographic features, locations of interest, and major transportation routes are also identified, offering a well-rounded reference for the intrepid traveler. Printed by the Ann Arbor Press, probably in 1935 based on the introductory text, which indicates the UP Development Bureau (est. 1911) had been in operation for 24 years. Sheet Width (in) 13.9 Sheet Height (in) 10 Condition Description 80 pp. booklet with stapled binding and original stiff paper wraps. Covers are worn and show moderate soiling. Contents are complete and generally in very good condition, with some scattered soiling along the fore-edge and outer margins visible on several pages. A bit of other wear along the edges, consistent with age and use. Good to very good condition overall. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 5987
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