Spirit of Modern Times - Hardcoverby James Parke (Author) Journey through a day in 1861 Pontiac, Michigan: Meet society elites, business pioneers, and a runaway slave all on the cusp of change. In a thriving community undergoing rapid modernization, where the conveniences of new inventions meld with the traditions of the pioneering days, an upcoming outdoor reception becomes the talk of the town. The season's first social engagement, hosted by a prominent family, promises reunions,