Breath Escaping Envelopes

by Betty Beeby

Letters and photographs from the Grand Traverse bay region 1875-1905

233 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Terry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Terrific piece of micro-history for the northwest corner of Torch Lake in northern Michigan, but more of a larger history of women pioneers, and I'm sure their experience wasn't limited to Torch Lake, northern Michigan, or the midwest.

In the words of the editor/author of this great book, Betty Beeby, "I hope this book is considered more than a family chronicle; rather, that it is enjoyed as a time capsule of photographs, postmarks and records of speech and how women 'made do' in one small place in early northern Michigan."

[Jeanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a Christmas gift to my Mom, who lent it back to me when she was done. A great glimpse of what life was like, for women especially, here in the Traverse Area of Michigan around the turn of the century. I thought the content and photos might have been better organized.

[Jodi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this years ago and loved it. I wish there would have been to it, I could have been sucked in forever! One I want to own...