This book is an inspiring poetic journey through the by-ways of a forgotten Americana that leaves the reader hope filled and appreciative of the rich heritage we all share in our country. Dr. Johnson's skills in graphic arts and the inclusion of stunning original colored photographs makes this a book to be treasured for its inspirational insights and ability to bring a renewed understanding of how we can all make a better tomorrow for ourselves and our country. By exploring the by-ways of our land and looking back to the values of forgotten times, new direction is found in this work by the reader for an inviting future of hope-filled better days ahead for all of us.