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July 18, 2025 The Clements Bookworm: Online Event for History Lovers

Clements Bookworm #81: Author Conversation with Jason Cherry "William Trent: Factor of Ambition"

Independent historian Jason A. Cherry delves into the life of William Trent, a prominent yet often overlooked figure in colonial American history, in his biography, William Trent: Factor of Ambition.

As a fur trader, military officer, and land speculator, Trent played a significant role in the economic and political dynamics of the 18th-century American frontier. Heavily researched at the Clements, this book explores his interactions with Native American communities, his involvement in key historical events like the French and Indian War and Pontiac's Rebellion, and his complex relationships with figures such as George Washington and Benjamin Franklin.

10am - 12pm

William L. Clements Library
University of Michigan
909 S. University Avenue

Ann Arbor, MI

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Lecture Virtual
July 20, 2025 8th Annual Detroit Festival of Books

Our 8th Annual Detroit Bookfest (aka: Detroit Bookfest) will feature vendors selling......you guessed it......BOOKS !
Books of all sorts: used, rare, antiquarian, unusual, ephemera, authors, etc.

Vendors will also be selling vinyl records, comic books, creative arts, vintage board games and more !

Food, beer, and DJ Seven Whales will be bringing the funk music.

10am - 4pm

FREE entry !

Eastern Market
Shed 5
2934 Russell Street

Detroit, MI

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Book Fairs Midwest
July 24, 2025 Potter & Potter Auctions

Fine Books & Manuscripts, Featuring Mystery & Detective Literature

Our summer book auction features a wide array of modern first editions, signed books, artwork, collectibles, and literary rarities across all genres and at all collecting levels. The sale will also feature an extensive selection of objects in the detective literature genre, and works related to the world's "greatest consulting detective," Sherlock Holmes.

10am

Potter & Potter Auctions
5001 West Belmont Avenue

Chicago, IL

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Auctions Midwest
July 25, 2025 - July 27, 2025 Tennessee Book and Ephemera Fair

A Premier Event for Bibliophiles, Collectors, and History Enthusiasts. Explore Rare Books, Maps, Prints, and More

The fair will take place at the historic Factory at Franklin in Franklin, Tennessee, a setting rich in charm and history.

Attendees will have the opportunity to browse a curated selection of rare and collectible books, first editions, vintage volumes, postcards, prints, fine bindings, leather-bound sets, maps and more from dealers across the country.

Friday Night Preview Night

Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun 10am - 4pm

Sat & Sun Free Admission

The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin Road

Franklin, TN

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Book Fairs Mid-Atlantic
July 25, 2025 Guided Tour of the Clements Library

Join us to learn more about the history of the Clements Library, its programs, and collections. Highlights include Benjamin West's iconic painting "Death of General Wolfe," a Revolutionary War-era trunk that once housed General Thomas Gage's papers, and the current exhibit, "Bloody Work: Lexington and Concord 1775".

Arrive at our North Entrance to check-in for your tour. This entrance is accessible and an elevator is available to move between floors.

4pm - 5pm

William L. Clements Library
University of Michigan
909 S. University Avenue

Ann Arbor, MI

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Other Events Midwest