{"product_id":"parkersburg-robert-anderson-9780738592909","title":"Parkersburg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom a civil war medical outpost to oil-boom town, Parkersburg's fascinating history in rich, historic photographs and first-hand accounts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe history of Parkersburg is, essentially, the history of the United States. Founded shortly after America's independence, Parkersburg grew from a small river town in what was once wilderness to a thriving industrial city to one that is currently redefining itself. Industrial giants, such as Camden and Cabot, made Parkersburg a leader in the oil and gas industry by the early 20th century. The maturing city boasted numerous factories, luxury hotels, upscale stores, and several ornate theaters while also serving as a rail hub. Parkersburg also took pride in education, with architecturally stunning primary and secondary schools and the building of a branch campus of West Virginia University. High school sports contributed to the city's reputation, with a lengthy list of statewide championships won by local schools. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Anderson, Aaron Crites\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0738592900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780738592909\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Arcadia Publishing (SC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.50w x 0.40d","brand":"Robert Anderson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43925813854463,"sku":"9780738592909","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_a723c761-db7a-4836-9cca-4f8af92283d5.jpg?v=1681079516","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/parkersburg-robert-anderson-9780738592909","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}