The Roads that Lead to Lincoln
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From the Back Cover of The Roads that Lead to Lincoln:
As the crossroads of the Dixie Highway and the Lincoln Highway in Chicago Heights, Illinois, there is a statue of Abraham Lincoln with the inscription, “On the Road to Greatness.” Lincoln’s life before his move to Illinois was typical of frontier, hardscrabble existences in the early 19th century American West. His road to greatness truly began when we set out on his own at age 23, and his journey led him to champion the internal improvements of the natural landscape of Illinois. In his day, those improvements were the bridges, railroads, waterways, and connecting roads that would impose a civilization on the wild frontier. Thanks to his contributions, we can now explore the places where Lincoln practiced law, engaged in politics, and raised a family along the Historic Highways of Illinois.
This book traces the sites relating to Lincoln to be seen on three of the Illinois National Scenic Byways: Route 66, the Great River Road, and the Lincoln Highway. Along these thoroughfares, we follow in Lincoln’s footsteps along his Roads to Greatness.
Book Details:
Publisher: Windy City Road Warrior.com
Softcover: Comb Binding (lay flat), 80 Pages, 9″ wide x 11.5″ tall, 104 photos & illustrations, 3 maps
ISBN: 0-9786067-1-X
ISBN-13: 978-0-9786067-1-8
$13.75 plus shipping.
