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In 1960 John Steinbeck and his dog Charley set out in their green pickup truck to rediscover the soul of America, visiting small towns and cities from New York to New Orleans.The trip became Travels With Charley, one of his best-loved books.

Half a century on, Geert Mak sets off from Steinbeck’s home.



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Where Steinbeck generally avoided the hubbub of big cities, Mak balances descriptions of the rural plains and towns that symbolize the country's early origins with fascinating sections on urban growth and decay... An ambitious and enjoyable take on America's story * Times Literary Supplement *
Rambling, thoughtful, often funny... Wonderful * Guardian *
[A] smart, deep-rooted state of the nation report from Main Street, USA * The Times *
Perfect for armchair travellers * Choice Magazine *
The lyrical story of two journeys interwoven with a broad history and witty observations about the changes of place and people over the past 50 years -- Julia Richardson * Daily Mail *

In America

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    A Paperback / softback by Geert Mak, Liz Waters

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      Publisher Penguin Random House Group
      Imprint Vintage
      Published 19 November 2015
      ISBN-13 9780099578734
      978-0099578734
      ISBN-10 0099578735
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      History History of the Americas Travel & Transport Travel writing

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      In 1960 John Steinbeck and his dog Charley set out in their green pickup truck to rediscover the soul of America, visiting small towns and cities from New York to New Orleans.The trip became Travels With Charley, one of his best-loved books.

      Half a century on, Geert Mak sets off from Steinbeck’s home.



      Trade Review
      Where Steinbeck generally avoided the hubbub of big cities, Mak balances descriptions of the rural plains and towns that symbolize the country's early origins with fascinating sections on urban growth and decay... An ambitious and enjoyable take on America's story * Times Literary Supplement *
      Rambling, thoughtful, often funny... Wonderful * Guardian *
      [A] smart, deep-rooted state of the nation report from Main Street, USA * The Times *
      Perfect for armchair travellers * Choice Magazine *
      The lyrical story of two journeys interwoven with a broad history and witty observations about the changes of place and people over the past 50 years -- Julia Richardson * Daily Mail *

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