{"product_id":"9781467118590","title":"Hidden History of Dubuque","description":"\u003cp\u003ePoised on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, Dubuque provided a vital entry point for westward expansion. Explorers, Native Americans, fur traders, lead miners and pilgrims all played a part in the little-known history of Iowa's Driftless Region. It was Dubuque that contributed the first military company in the country for service at the start of the Civil War. Jefferson Davis made a foray into the city in pursuit of lead miners. And gangster Al Capone reportedly used the Hotel Julien as a retreat and hideout. Uncover these lost stories and more with author and historian Susan Miller Hellert as she chronicles the fascinating and all-but-forgotten tales of Dubuque and the surrounding region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Press, The","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47053362331888,"sku":"9781467118590","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781467118590_p0.jpg?v=1763690686","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781467118590","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}