This book is a comprehensive guide to the Great Lakes, including detailed descriptions of each lake and its history, as well as the surrounding region and its culture and natural resources. It includes maps, illustrations, and photographs showcasing the beauty and diversity of the Great Lakes. This book will be of interest to historians, naturalists, and anyone interested in the geography and culture of the Great Lakes region. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.