Objectively, an uninhabited house, building or town sends out a pretty clearand often creepysignal that its probably best to stay away. And yet, for reasons that are hard to explain, were instantly attracted to such places by a feeling. Maybe its curiosity. Or excitement. Or fear. But we have to know whats going on there. We need to snoop around. We want to understand the story. In this book, full of facts and pictures, we explore the legacies behind 22 abandoned places in America. Knowing the truth makes them a little less mysteriousbut even more intriguing.