John Gurda’s Milwaukee is an 83-page guide that covers nearly 25 densely packed miles, starting downtown and winding through the full range of neighborhoods on the West, North, East, and South Sides.

A richly illustrated history of the city known for beer, bratwurst, and bubblers … and also for Socialist mayors, world-class industry, and elaborate summer festivals.

Drawing from John Gurda’s long-running Sunday Milwaukee Journal Sentinel column, Brewtown Tales contains an assortment of captivating stories about the city.