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Travels with Charley: In Search of America by Steinbeck, John

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Binding
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Weight
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Product Group
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ISBN
0140053204
Book Title
Travels with Charley in Search of America
Item Length
7.5in
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Publication Year
1980
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.7in
Author
John Steinbeck
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Travel, Literary Criticism, History
Topic
Literary, American / General, Essays & Travelogues, United States / General
Item Width
4.2in
Item Weight
5.6 Oz
Number of Pages
288 Pages

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An intimate journey across America, as told by one of its most beloved writers To hear the speech of the real America, to smell the grass and the trees, to see the colors and the light--these were John Steinbeck's goals as he set out, at the age of fifty-eight, to rediscover the country he had been writing about for so many years. With Charley, his French poodle, Steinbeck drives the interstates and the country roads, dines with truckers, encounters bears at Yellowstone and old friends in San Francisco. Along the way he reflects on the American character, racial hostility, the particular form of American loneliness he finds almost everywhere, and the unexpected kindness of strangers.

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Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0140053204
ISBN-13
9780140053203
eBay Product ID (ePID)
40643

Product Key Features

Book Title
Travels with Charley in Search of America
Author
John Steinbeck
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Literary, American / General, Essays & Travelogues, United States / General
Publication Year
1980
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Travel, Literary Criticism, History
Number of Pages
288 Pages

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Item Length
7.5in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
4.2in
Item Weight
5.6 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
E169.02.S83 1986
Grade from
Twelfth Grade
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Up
Reviews
"Pure delight, a pungent potpourri of places and people interspersed with bittersweet essays on everything from the emotional difficulties of growing old to the reasons why giant sequoias arouse such awe." —The New York Times Book Review "Profound, sympathetic, often angry . . . an honest moving book by one of our great writers." —The San Francisco Examiner "This is superior Steinbeck—a muscular, evocative report of a journey of rediscovery." —John Barkham, Saturday Review Syndicate "The eager, sensuous pages in which he writes about what he found and whom he encountered frame a picture of our human nature in the twentieth century which will not soon be surpassed." —Edward Weeks, The Atlantic Monthly, "Pure delight, a pungent potpourri of places and people interspersed with bittersweet essays on everything from the emotional difficulties of growing old to the reasons why giant sequoias arouse such awe." --The New York Times Book Review "Profound, sympathetic, often angry . . . an honest moving book by one of our great writers." --The San Francisco Examiner "This is superior Steinbeck--a muscular, evocative report of a journey of rediscovery." --John Barkham, Saturday Review Syndicate "The eager, sensuous pages in which he writes about what he found and whom he encountered frame a picture of our human nature in the twentieth century which will not soon be surpassed." --Edward Weeks, The Atlantic Monthly
Copyright Date
1962
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
79-018785
Dewey Decimal
818/.5203 B
Dewey Edition
21

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  • by duma2968_b6kgr6l
    Jun 21, 2017Top favorable review

    A history book in a travelogue

    John Steinbeck is an excellent writer, as we all know, but this particular book is also a history of the time in which it was written as well as providing insight into the mind of a restless wanderer. I plan to retire in a couple of years and live in an RV traveling around the country, so I was eager to read about his trip. I got what I wanted and so much more out of this book. Highly recommend it to anyone, wandering soul or not.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: discover-books

  • by irvingmax
    May 02, 2018

    Travels With Charley Ages Well--Like Fine Wine

    I loved this book when I first read it--more than 50 years ago and so I decided to revisit it. Steinbeck wrote this unique travel account in which he and his dog Charlie took a 10,000 mile journey across America. Along the way, he reawakened his love for San Francisco and he writes vividly about the natural beauty of Montana and the golden autumn of New England. In a totally different tone, he communicates his revulsion toward the racial hated he witnessed in New Orleans.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

  • by mst1040-4mu8wifigt
    Dec 30, 2019

    A wonderful journey thru Americana which no longer exists but is compelling and nostalgic

    Few books are written this well. You get such a strong feeling for what Steinbeck is describing along with his clever wit. He shares experiences of true Americana. It will be especially appreciated by anyone who is now old enough to have lived during the early 1960s in America. Just a beautiful journey. I read this book several years ago and never forgot it and I am glad I recently bought another copy and to reread.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

  • by greengoo_se
    Sep 17, 2019

    Most entertaining cross-country travel without even having to leave your own state!

    Saw this title referenced in an article on dogs, and knew it would be a fun read with this iconic writer behind the wheel with his trusty canine BFF by his side to keep him company. Had to have a copy, and was delighted to have found an inexpensive copy on eBay! If you wanna enjoy some humorous, and sage Steinbeck anecdotes about some of our states, I highly recommend traveling along with John, and Charley in their customized home on wheels.....it’s a trip you won’t ever forget!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: discover-books

  • by ferius8
    Mar 24, 2021

    Travels with Charlie is great non fiction reading

    Great author interesting descriptions of rural America

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

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