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  Driving Lessons - A Road Trip...

  Christopher B. Strain

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  In Driving Lessons, Christopher B. Strain sets out on a quintessential American road trip, exploring not just the roads and byways of the country but the road trip's place in American culture. Strain dives into the well of American travel writing, illuminating fascinating aspects of the road trip, such as how race, class, and gender shape the experiences of road trippers. 
   
   
   
  In the summer of 1998, amid a professional crisis of confidence, Strain settled on a plan to reconnect with both himself and the country he studies. He purchased a 1972 Volkswagen Westfalia van and set off on his own cross-country odyssey. In the weeks that followed, he ruminated on his own ongoing journey alongside great journeys from the past and how they reveal the heart of the traveler as well as the landscape of the nation. 
   
   
   
  Visiting archives and landmarks across the United States, Strain's journey became a parallel to the stories he studied—an opportunity to see and experience the cities, national parks, and monuments that define United States history. Driving Lessons is a compelling blend of literary analysis and memoir, offering listeners an insightful and heartfelt reflection on the enduring power of the American road trip.

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  A History Lover's Guide to New...

  Alison Fortier

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  This guidebook to the Big Apple goes beyond the traditional tour, offering visitors a fascinating exploration of the city's rich history. 
   
   
    
  New York is a city of superlatives. It has the largest population, greatest wealth, broadest diversity, and most elegant museums in the nation. With that comes an amazing history that you can experience firsthand with this unique guide. 
   
   
    
  George Washington took his first oath of office on the steps of Federal Hall. Visitors can still dine at the famed Fraunces Tavern and worship at historic St. Paul's Chapel. From the Brooklyn Bridge to stunning skyscrapers, the city celebrates its own history and that of the nation. Join author Alison Fortier as she traces the history and heritage of America's largest metropolis.

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  Young Folks' History of the...

  Everett T. Tomlinson

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  This work has grown out of the desire frequently expressed to the writer when he has been lecturing on the American Revolution, that in some way the experiences of the people as well as the deeds of the armies in that trying period might be presented to the present generation. The author has given to the public this narrative, in which the course of the armies in the various campaigns is followed and, at the same time, many of the forgotten or ignored experiences and deeds of the common people are also incorporated. (Summary by the author)

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  National Geographic Magazine Vol...

  Various Various

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  The National Geographic Magazine, an illustrated monthly, the March Number. 
   It includes the following articles: 
  The So-Called Jeannette Relics, by Professor William H. DallNansen's Polar Expedition, by General A. W. GreelyThe Submarine Cables of the World, by Gustave HerrlePeter Cooper and Submarine TelegraphyThe Russo-American Telegraph Project of 1864-67, by Professor William H. DallSurvey and Subdivision of Indian Territory, by Henry GannettFree Burghs in the United States, by James H. Blodgettalong with a few miscellanea notes.

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  Prisoner of the White Lines -...

  R. E. Urycki

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  Embark on a captivating journey with R. E. Urycki's Prisoner of the White Lines, a mesmerizing travel memoir that transports readers across continents and through time. Experience the allure of hitchhiking through Europe, Africa, Israel, and Alaska, starting in the pivotal year of 1969. This book isn't just a travelogue — it's a time capsule to a golden era of adventure and discovery. Follow the footsteps of a true vagabond, whose quest for self-discovery uncovers the profound beauty and kindness hidden in the corners of the world. Prisoner of the White Lines is more than a memoir; it's an invitation to explore the rich tapestry of human connection and the timeless spirit of exploration.

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  Monsters of Pennsylvania -...

  Patty A Wilson

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   Gritty isn’t the only monster who makes Pennsylvania his home. From Pittsburgh’s Ogua to the coal country’s Tommyknockers, mythical beasts stalk the state.   Pennsylvania is home to an assortment of odd creatures, and this volume features the best of the bunch. Bigfoot looms large here, trudging the wilds all throughout the state. Other cryptids featured are the gigantic Broad Top Snake, the bizarre Dogman of Westmoreland County, and Bessie, Lake Erie’s resident monster. Reports of big cats, giant attacking thunderbirds, bloodsucking wolfmen, and mischievous, mine-dwelling Tommyknockers are included.  

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