The Yesterdays of Grand Rapids - Paperback

Belknap, Charles E.: - Charles E. Belknap (1846-1929) was a Civil War veteran, businessman, and politician who served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from the state of Michigan (1889-1893). He served the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, as mayor, alderman, and member of the board of education prior to his election to Congress, and he wrote a regular column for the Grand Rapids Press later in his life, totaling over 150 contributions.Alles, Colleen: - Colleen Alles (editor) is a writer, librarian, and Michigan girl for life. Her debut short story collection, Close to a Flame (Cornerstone Press 2025), was named one of Literary Hub's 100 Notable Small Press Books, a Society of Midland Authors finalist, and an NIEA finalist. A graduate of Michigan State University and Wayne State University, she's currently pursuing her MFA in poetry from Spalding University. Colleen is also a contributing editor (short fiction) for Barren Magazine. You can find her at www.colleenalles.com.