Detroit: Engine of America

This audiobook traces the transformation of a small French settlement along the Detroit River from its humble beginnings in 1701 into the pioneering hub of the automotive industry by 1900. Through challenges like limited supplies and a diverse economy rooted in fishing, farming, hunting, and the fur trade, the community fostered innovation in machinery and trades. Their resilience and ingenuity ultimately propelled Detroit from a fledgling settlement to a significant industrial center on the global stage.