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ABOUT
THE BOOK: In 1877, an idea -
formed in the mind of 33-year-old Army Major, J. Sumner Rogers - became a
reality. The Michigan
Military Academy. From the
early beginnings as the retirement residence of former Michigan Supreme
Court Justice, Joseph Tarr Copeland, to its final days and bankruptcy,
this book covers the brief 30-year life of a school once deemed "the
West Point of the West."
More
than just a history of the school, this volume - illustrated with over 100
photos and illustrations - contains anecdotes and hands-on accounts from
the cadets, faculty and others who played a part in the school's history,
giving the reader a flavor of what it was like to be at a 19th century
military school... located on the picturesque shores of Orchard Lake.
You can order a copy using our mail-in
order form.
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AUTHOR: Born and raised in
Michigan, Brian Bohnett has always had more than a passing interest in
history, particularly in regards to the life and writings of former
Michigan Military Academy cadet and "Tarzan" author, Edgar Rice
Burroughs. Having been exposed to Burroughs' novels at a young age, he
has collected memorabilia for over 25 years, and is a member of the
Burroughs Bibliophiles. A
graphic designer and illustrator by trade, he and his wife, Judy, have two
children, David John Clayton and Llana Jane.
Previous to this work, Brian co-authored "A Guide to Tarzan
Big Little Books." He
has also contributed numerous articles and illustrations to various
publications.
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