Detroit Is My Own Home Town #267219

<i>Detroit Is My Own Home Town</i> presents a comprehensive history of Detroit, Michigan as written by Malcolm W. Bingay. As a lifelong resident of Detroit, Bingay has a lot invested in the text, and in the accurate and sentimental portrayal of the history of his hometown, which is more often than not painted with the brush of industry and crime. Bingay presents information from a range of sources to create a full picture of the history of Detroit and its place in the larger story of American history, making a point to highlight the spirit of the town as captured in its many hardworking residents.<br> <br>The book begins with Detroit's humble beginnings as a French trading post which eventually is turned into a military post intended to protect traders and civilians from the raids of Native Americans in the region. The book discusses Detroit prior to the American Revolutionary War, Detroit as Michigan becomes a state, and Detroit though more contemporary years. Bingay discusses Detroit's importance in the auto industry, which it is probably best known for, and even touches on Detroit's baseball team, the mighty Tigers. Many of the articles hone in on specific individuals who were important to Detroit's history such as Charles F. Kettering, Walter P. Chrysler, and Henry Ford.<br> <br>For readers intrigued by the city of Detroit, <i>Detroit Is My Own Home Town</i> provides a wonderful look at this great city and its lengthy history. Written by Detroit native Malcom W. Bingay, this book contains both historic information and personal anecdotes. This is a great book for historians, individuals interested in Detroit, and for readers who have lived in the Detroit area and will recognize the places that Bingay explores in the text.