{"product_id":"allegheny-muskrat-code-9781456508661","title":"Allegheny Muskrat Code","description":"The author reflects on life in the middle 1950's in the Allegheny River Valley, through the mind of a 15 year old. The smell, tone, and values of a small town industrial complex in close proximity to mother nature. It describes a method of dealing with life's difficulties and the hard lives of blue collar America, near the end of the industrial era. The Allegheny River Valley setting is unsurpassed in natural resources and raw beauty. The observations, comments, and opinions are simple, direct, and related to everyday things and events. It is sad, funny, and robust. Quiet, determined, creative people that don't complain and are the backbone of our national identity. It is the \"muskrat code\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGary F. Paduch was born 1940 and graduated college in 1963. His book, Allegheny Muskrat Code, recounts his younger years living in the Allegheny River Valley locale. He taught school for two years, one year at Miller School of Albemarle, and one year in the Public School System of the State of Michigan. Mr. Paduch has been an artist and painter all of his life. After leaving the teaching profession, entered the business world as a real estate developer for the past 47 years. His first book, My Year At Miller School, recounts his experiences at Miller School of Albemarle in 1963 - 1964.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51661058081042,"sku":"9781456508661","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6461aa2c-3371-4132-b32a-52bc2495d7db.jpg?v=1760435127","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/allegheny-muskrat-code-9781456508661","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}