Morris, Jan
Coast to Coast
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571241774
- author:
- Morris, Jan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Travel writing
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Jan Morris's 1953 journey across America is a fascinating account of a nation in transformation. In this first book, she recounts her experiences of a country 'bursting with bright optimism, generous, unpretentious, proud of its recent victories, basking in its universal popularity'.
A year spent travelling through the United States was a formative experience for Morris, who found an America vastly different from the one that exists today. With no television, the Big Mac on the horizon, and 'Chattanooga Choo Choo' topping the charts, she captured the essence of a bygone era.
This book is a unique glimpse into American culture in the early 1950s, offering insights into the country's values, customs, and way of life. A fascinating read for anyone interested in history, travel, or cultural studies.
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