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Crime and Corruption on the Michigan Railroad
2026-09-02 18:00:00 2026-09-02 19:00:00 America/New_York Crime and Corruption on the Michigan Railroad In "Crime and Corruption on the Michigan Railroad" (releasing Aug. 25), Battle Creek-based author Michael Delaware explores the dark, hidden history of Michigan's Victorian era on the rail line. Willard Library - Programming Room

Wednesday, September 02
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In "Crime and Corruption on the Michigan Railroad" (releasing Aug. 25), Battle Creek-based author Michael Delaware explores the dark, hidden history of Michigan's Victorian era on the rail line.

The book uncovers forgotten sinister tales, train robberies, and fatal collisions, revealing the lawless underbelly of the early railroad days.

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