{"product_id":"abandoned-and-unusual-southern-illinois-9781634992336","title":"Abandoned and Unusual Southern Illinois","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave you ever passed an empty building and wondered its age, why it was built, and who worked there? Maybe you notice the deterioration and wonder why it was abandoned. Did you stop and take a closer look?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese neglected sites sparked an interest in author Michael G. Wright, leading him to an adventure to satisfy his curiosity of the past. He spent years researching and photographing Southern Illinois' old and unusual buildings, trains, machinery, and more. These daring expeditions earned him the name \"Indiana Mike.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing rich colors and digital art, the author takes readers on a journey through the past of Southern Illinois. Some may remember these places as they used to be, full of workers and bustling with activity. Pay attention to the craftsmanship and pride that was put into these structures. One of these days, they will be gone forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e America Through Time\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/24\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781634992336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.40w x 0.40d","brand":"Michael G. Wright","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36663735582876,"sku":"9781634992336","price":20.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_a4fd674e-632e-40dd-9544-4d72539848ba.jpg?v=1603904958","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/abandoned-and-unusual-southern-illinois-9781634992336","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}