{"product_id":"battle-creek-9781531618735","title":"Battle Creek","description":"In 1825, two government surveyors platting the southwest Michigan territory engaged in a small skirmish with two Native Americans. With a humorous nod, the surveyors gave the name Battle Creek to the river where this encounter took place. A few years later, a group of entrepreneurs, led by Sands McCamly, established a milling community and named it after the river. Thus the city of Battle Creek had its start. Over the following 170 years, it has grown into a thriving community of culture and character. This book uses historical photos and rare illustrations to trace Battle Creek's chronological development, from its water-powered mills, its railroads and factories, and its identity as a major stop on the Underground Railroad to its eventual pre-eminence as the \"Cereal City.\"\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Arcadia Publishing Library Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50351364571410,"sku":"9781531618735","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b2087953-6b60-4a70-9302-175c7906f4a2.jpg?v=1728264564","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/battle-creek-9781531618735","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}