Mysterious Islands is a fascinating historical journey to islands in the vast basin of the five Great Lakes. Standing removed and alone, islands have been central to some of the most important, outrageous, and tragic events in Great Lakes history, from a decisive and bloody naval battle in the War of 1812, to Prohibition rumrunning, to harrowing tales of shipwreck and rescue. This 320-page book is filled with over 500 rare archival photographs and maps. Mysterious Islands is a delight for Great Lakes enthusiasts and anyone drawn by the irresistible allure of islands. Through stunning cinematography, journey through the centuries and explore the mysterious history of the islands in the Great Lakes.
Lake Superior is the largest expanse of fresh water in the world.
Its spirit rises far above that of an ordinary lake. It is in the Canadian psyche, but most Canadians know little about it. Under the Shadow of the Gods , will begin to change that. The film's stunning visuals compel the viewer, and the stories in the book reveal layer after fascinating layer of the untold history along the lake's magnificent Canadian shore. The book is filled with tales of ghost villages, islands, shipwrecks, Ojibwa stories, the railway and German POW camps.