Kawbawgam: The Chief, The Legend, The Man

  Author: Tyler R. Tichelaar Today, Charles Kawbawgam, “The Last Chief of the Chippewa,” is a legend in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for allegedly living to age 103 (1799-1902). But few know anything else about him beyond his being buried in Marquette’s beautiful Presque Isle Park.Kawbawgam witnessed a period of intense…

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Iron Pioneers

  Marquette Trilogy, Book One Author: Tyler R. Tichelaar A multi-generational novel about Marquette, its history and people. ISBN: 595380913 Publisher: Marquette Fiction (2006) Format: Paperback & Ebook More details about this book…

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