Bound by history, divided by water, united in spirit. A RIVER RUNS BETWEEN US is an illuminating exploration of the unparalleled bond that exists between two border communities flanking the Detroit River. Detroit and Windsor symbolize centuries of cooperation, conflict, commerce, and culture - a vital yet often overlooked part of North American history. In 1701, Cadillac was sent by France to build a fort to secure control of the lucrative fur trade routes, and to block British expansion into the Great Lakes region. The end of the War of 1812 marked the beginning of a peaceful US - Canada that continues to this day. Detroit and Windsor served as the terminus of the Underground Railroad, gave birth to the automotive industry, were ground zero during the wild days of Prohibition, earned the title of Arsenal of Democracy during World War II...and much more. A RIVER RUNS BETWEEN US is a literary tribute to these remarkable Border Cities. As inscribed on the plaque unveiled on the momentous day the Ambassador Bridge finally linked both sides of the river, this book is: "The visible expression of friendship in the hearts of two people with like ideas and ideals."