A River Through Illinois

A River Through Illinois carries readers down the 330 miles of the Illinois Waterway, from the urban landscape of Chicago to the state's most rural areas. Combining literary impressions, history, and personal narrative with stunning color photographs, this remarkable book transports readers to places most have never been. The story of the river is told by the people who live along the waterway and work between its banks, people who rely on it for their livelihoods, their recreation, and their spiritual sustenance. This book contains over 100 photographs by Daniel Overturf. Written by Gary Marx, 234 pages.