History of Bay County, Michigan, with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers. Chicago, H. R. Page & Co. 1883

Contents
Page
History of Bay County 9
Introductory 9
Indian Traditions and Treaties 9
Indian Stoicism and Courage 13
Early Traders and First Residents 14
First Symptoms of Towns 17
Portsmouth and its Projector 18
Bloom and Blight of Lower Saginaw 19
Pioneer Life Illustrated 22
Indian Hospitality 31
Monuments of the Past 32
Legend of the Lone Tree 33
County and Township Organization 34
Saw Mills, Logs and Lumber 38
Logging Operations 45
Rafting Operations 46
Bay County Saw Mills 47
First Mill 47
Bay City Mills 48
West Bay City Mills 51
The Salt Industry 53
River Navigation 57
Bridges 59
The Courts and Bar 59

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