• Wednesday-What'sUP January 20 - 02:46 pm

I don't know about you, but these two shots from Roger Kangas sure make me want to get out and enjoy the Keweenaw woods, now that we have some snow covering things, giving new life and brightness. Roger came up with a neat title for the icy pine in the first photo, he called it a "snow-poke." He was quite clever in his description of the second picture, too - "overtook brook." It's hard to top titles like that or scenes like these.

Regarding the first picture, OUCH!!! Very nice, though!

I can just smell the clean, cold, crisp air, lovely shots!

just beautiful!

I love the way the picture sparks the imagination.

What a wonderful album! The man is an artist!

Love the first shot! Second one just makes me cold.

speaking of cold and weather... did anyone else read Karl Bohnak's "So Cold a Sky" - ?? Great read so far. I just finished the chapter on Bishop Baraga's travels on snowshoes throughout the UP. That dude was one tough fella.

I have not heard of it, but would be interested in reading it. Looks like a visit to the library or Amazon for me.

I'm in the midst of reading it to Jeff, sure was hard times back then.

Thanks for the suggestion of reading material, Jeff. Have been reading some of Larry Massie's books, which deal with Michigan history throughout the state. Of course, I especially enjoy the UP sections. None the less, have found his books enjoyable.
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I got "So Cold a Sky" last summer when it was published, and while I waited a bit, once I started it, I devoured it. Some of my favorite years are in there...and the chapter on the Edmond Fitzgerald is about the best I've seen...Recommended reading for everyone who loves the UP!

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I am reading Steve Hamiltons first book now on a recommendation I got here, only one chapter in. So far soo good.

As far as Upper Peninsula history goes, Larry Lankton has some wonderful reading available. Once I started reading Cradle to Grave, I couldn't put it down. I've gone so far as to purchase some of his books, and go visit him at MTU and have them signed. He's a humble type, and I had to coax him to sign the reading material, but when I told him how much my misplaced yooper family would enjoy having these books as gifts he conceded immediately and signed away :) A real good fella if you ask me, and also a great teacher as I had the pleasure of taking a class by him at MTU.

When I was at Tech, I took several history classes from Dr. Lankton. One of the most enjoyable was the copper country history class and anyone that is interested in the history of the area should take that class; you won't be disappointed.

Probably the most memorable class I took from Dr. Lankton was the history of the automobile. On the last day of class he ordered out for greasy cheeseburgers, fries, coke, and we watched American Graffiti!! For a car guy like myself, this was the ultimate.....

Hey list historians,
Is it the thought that the Cradle to Grave book is THE definitive history of the Keweenaw copper industry and people? I thought it was a fantastic read.
Any thoughts about Steve Lehto’s new book Death’s Door?
Dave Whitten

But thanks everyone for the reading suggestions. I visit the PLDL (Portage Lake District Library) several times a week, and am always looking for a new read-- I will be looking for the suggestions I have seen today as my next reads :) Larry Lankton also books written more specifically about the Quincy Mining company. I believe Cradle to grave is more about the role C&H played in Upper Peninsula history.

Jeffkal--Yes indeed, Father Baraga was quite the fellow. I spent
some time this summer checking out some of the historical sites in
the UP related to his work and adventures.

Also, as the father of this author's namesake, I thought you might
like to know that Jim Harrison has published another
book--"Returning to Earth." I just began reading it last night and it
has some of the same characters found in "True North."

thanks Kosk - Jim Harrison rules ! I knew he had a new book out but I don't have it yet... will have to get it soon !!

"Lady Unafraid" and I think "Snowshoe Priest" or "The Shoeshoe Priest" should be included on the list.

Well, I've bookmarked this page so that I remember all the good reading suggested to me-- Thanks All!!! Those ought to take me through until the golf course opens!!