Iron Pioneers Author:Tyler Tichelaar Story of the Michigan's Upper Peninsula in 1840's until 1890's; fictional account based on sound historical data re: the discovery of iron ore, its influence on the civil war, and the growth of Marquette. Great story about the pioneer spirit, facing hardship and prevailing. The fictional characters are very distinct and believable. This is the ... more »first book in the "Marquette Trilogy." Very good read!« less