{"product_id":"the-chicago-river-an-illustrated-history-and-guide-to-the-river-and-its-waterways-second-edition","title":"The Chicago River: An Illustrated History and Guide to the River and Its Waterways  Second Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe river has seen it all  done it all  carried it all  writes David Solzman. Its current whispers of the past even as it rushes into the future. Those who know the river and its connected streams know Chicago in an elemental way. In a strong sense  the river is Chicago. Follow the river and travel into the soul of the city.  The river is indeed the soul of the cityit runs through the heart of downtown  and it is a vehicle for both pleasure and the industry that keeps Chicago humming. With The Chicago River  Solzman has succeeded in writing an encyclopedic workat once guidebook and historythat explores the rivers physical character and natural history. Examining the rivers past  contemplating its present  and forecasting its future  Solzman draws on his unparalleled knowledge to point out places of scientific and historic interestinvolving everything from infamous murder cases to invasive zebra mussels. The books 200 photographs and maps perfectly complement Solzmans vivid prose  leading readers on a visual journey as sinuous as the river it celebratesa journey interspersed with plenty of river lore  facts  and literary quotations.  Solzman  a veteran Chicago River tour guide  has also compiled a diverse collection of easy and enjoyable tours for anyone who wants to experience the river by foot  boat  canoe  or car. And he provides an appendix that lists river-related organizations  museums  tours  and riverfront restaurants and clubs.  With practical tips  evocative language  and an astonishing array of anecdotes  TheChicago River is the most comprehensive guide to the river and its waterways  the perfect companion for everyone from the active river enthusiast to the armchair traveler.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44956568158261,"sku":"ByrdShop_0226768015","price":93.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780226768014.jpg?v=1770321049","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-chicago-river-an-illustrated-history-and-guide-to-the-river-and-its-waterways-second-edition","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}