A reprint of the autobiography of Michigans controversial governor from theUpper Peninsula.Originally published in 1919 <strong>The Iron Hunter</strong> is the ... » 

A reprint of the autobiography of Michigans controversial governor from theUpper Peninsula.Originally published in 1919 The Iron Hunter is the autobiography of one ofMichigans most influential and flamboyant historical figures the reporterpublisher explorer politician and twentyseventh governor of Michigan ChaseSalmon Osborn 1860 1949. Making unprecedented use of the automobile in hisstatewide 1910 campaign Osborn ran a memorable race that was followed by aneven more remarkable term as governor. In two years he eliminated Michigansdeficit ended corruption and produced the states first workmenscompensation law and a reform of the electoral process. His autobiographyreflects the energy and enthusiasm of a reformer inspired by the ProgressiveMovement but it also reveals the poetic spirit of an adventurer who fell inlove with Michigans Upper Peninsula after traveling the world.A native of Indiana Osborn moved from city to city throughout the northernMidwest peeling potatoes and unloading ships until he landed his first job asa newspaper reporter. An interest in iron ore however soon prompted him toexplore the world for deposits taking him as far as Lapland and Madagascar.Osborn ultimately settled in Michigans Upper Peninsula where he transformedthe regions economy through the iron industry while developing a passion forconserving the areas rugged natural beauty.Osborn was a Republican with social environmental and international concernshe campaigned for Theodore Roosevelt supported Woodrow Wilsons League ofNations and befriended FDR. Readers of his autobiography will be inspired andentertained by an individualist whoworked relentlessly to improve Michigan andthe world as he saw fit. «