Events › Midland Authors presents: Christopher Clott: Unearthing Highway 41 An American Journey

The Society of Midland Authors and Chicago Public Library are pleased to present Christopher Clott to speak on his new book, Unearthing Highway 41 An American Journey. Come along for a virtual ride through eight states, from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to the southern tip of Florida. Visit huge cities and quiet hamlets; museums and roadside attractions; monuments and exciting new sites along America’s most important, historical and colorful North-South highway.

Over its 2,000-mile length ranging from north to south are major metropolitan areas, regional cities, small towns, farmland, and forests. Author Christopher Clott takes you on a lively journey to see all that is along the road and nearby as it passes through a varied eight-state section of the United States. The past and present are intermingled here within controversial historical and current issues that remain part of the American journey.

Christopher Clott is a former professor of international business and maritime logistics with a keen interest in how people live and work. After a long career in business and academia this is his first book. When he is not on the road in search of fascinating places to see, he lives with his wife in the Chicago suburb of Western Springs.

How to Attend:
Doors to the Multipurpose Room open at 5:30 p.m., and seating is first come, first served (200 capacity). Books are available for purchase, and the authors will autograph books at the conclusion of the program.

This event will also take place live on CPL's YouTube channel and CPL's Facebook page. You'll be able to ask questions during the event as well! Can't make it to the live stream? We'll archive the video on YouTube to watch later.

Accessibility

Automatic captioning is available via Facebook and YouTube's closed captioning setting. Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.