C.E.’s Reviews > Waiting for the Morning Train > Status Update

I enjoyed Catton's descriptions of the founding of Michigan colleges and how that was tied to the religious views of early settlers and the idea that we could and should be improved. I wonder if Catton had any idea how real his paragraphs about technology and how it would/should/must keep advancing would feel to those of reading 3/4 of a century later.

I enjoyed the way Catton described the history of Michigan in a clear, folksy voice. Good stuff but not too scholarly--I could imagine a voiceover like those in the Disney nature films of the 50s/60s.

I wonder how much the rest of the story will draw on that history and how important it is to understanding Catton's background.

Have wanted to read this for years. Cannot wait to get started!