Backroads Of The Great American West
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Backroads Of The Great American West
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language : en
Publisher: Back Roads
Release Date : 2021-06-22
Backroads Of The Great American West written by and has been published by Back Roads this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-22 with Travel categories.
Backroads of the Great American West describes and details with full-color photos and maps the most scenic routes in the Rocky Mountains, Texas, Desert Southwest, California, and Pacific Northwest.
Backroads Pragmatists
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Author : Ruben Flores
language : en
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Release Date : 2014-06-25
Backroads Pragmatists written by Ruben Flores and has been published by University of Pennsylvania Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-25 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Like the United States, Mexico is a country of profound cultural differences. In the aftermath of the Mexican Revolution (1910-20), these differences became the subject of intense government attention as the Republic of Mexico developed ambitious social and educational policies designed to integrate its multitude of ethnic cultures into a national community of democratic citizens. To the north, Americans were beginning to confront their own legacy of racial injustice, embarking on the path that, three decades later, led to the destruction of Jim Crow. Backroads Pragmatists is the first book to show the transnational cross-fertilization between these two movements. In molding Mexico's ambitious social experiment, postrevolutionary reformers adopted pragmatism from John Dewey and cultural relativism from Franz Boas, which, in turn, profoundly shaped some of the critical intellectual figures in the Mexican American civil rights movement. The Americans Ruben Flores follows studied Mexico's integration theories and applied them to America's own problem, holding Mexico up as a model of cultural fusion. These American reformers made the American West their laboratory in endeavors that included educator George I. Sanchez's attempts to transform New Mexico's government agencies, the rural education campaigns that psychologist Loyd Tireman adapted from the Mexican ministry of education, and anthropologist Ralph L. Beals's use of applied Mexican anthropology in the U.S. federal courts to transform segregation policy in southern California. Through deep archival research and ambitious synthesis, Backroads Pragmatists illuminates how nation-building in postrevolutionary Mexico unmistakably influenced the civil rights movement and democratic politics in the United States. Published in cooperation with the William P. Clements Center for Southwest Studies at Southern Methodist University.
Route 66 Backroads
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Author : Jim Hinckley
language : en
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
Release Date : 2008-10-15
Route 66 Backroads written by Jim Hinckley and has been published by Quarto Publishing Group USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-15 with Travel categories.
Get off the beaten path and explore the hidden-gem destinations within a few hours of the Mother Road! Includes numerous photos and illustrations. Known as the Main Street of America and the Mother Road, US Route 66 is the nation’s best-known highway. This lavishly illustrated book steers you from Chicago to Los Angeles, traveling through the lowlands of the American Plains and the high plateaus of New Mexico and Arizona, from the Great Lakes to the mighty Pacific Ocean, and through major metropolises and remote country towns. Best of all, it lets you branch away from the Mother Road and encounter gems hidden beyond today’s standard motels and tourist traps—the quaint frontier communities that date back to the nation’s westward expansion; the legacy of ancient native cultures; and the awe-inspiring natural wonders that have graced these lands since time immemorial. State parks, wildlife refuges, museums, historic sites, literary landmarks, and much more are there to be explored within a few hours’ drive from the path of Route 66. The fifty trips included here offer new travel opportunities for the thousands of road-trippers who follow this legendary route, looking for something more. “The road and this book recall a time before franchise restaurants and chain motels choked America’s highways . . . the guide consists of 50 driving tours, which include plenty of side trips.” —Arizona Republic
Back Roads And Better Angels
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Author : Francis S. Barry
language : en
Publisher: Steerforth
Release Date : 2024-06-04
Back Roads And Better Angels written by Francis S. Barry and has been published by Steerforth this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-06-04 with History categories.
“Enlightening and inspiring.” — Walter Isaacson “Barry probes the American soul, finding its biases, but also, nurtured by its complicated past, our better angels — with an opportunity to move forward.” — Ken Burns Bringing together two of America’s unifying loves — road trips and Abraham Lincoln — Frank Barry takes readers on a thought-provoking journey into the heart of our democracy and the soul of our country A year into his marriage and having never driven an RV, Frank and his wife Laurel set out from New York City in a Winnebago to drive the nation’s first transcontinental route, the Lincoln Highway, which zigzags through small towns and big cities from Times Square to San Francisco. Using the spirit of Abraham Lincoln to guide them across the land, they hope to see more clearly what holds the country together — and how we can keep it together, even amidst political divisions have grown increasingly rancorous, bitter, and exhausting. Along the way, Frank and Laurel meet Americans whose personal experiences help humanize the nation’s divisions, and they encounter historical figures and events whose legacies are still shaping our sense of national identity and the struggles over it. This unforgettable journey is full of what makes any great road trip memorable and enjoyable: music, conversation, and laughter. By the end, readers will have a clearer picture of how we have arrived at a period that carries echoes of the Civil War era, and — using Lincoln as a guide — where the path forward lies.
A Road Trip Into America S Hidden Heart Traveling The Back Roads Backwoods And Back Yards
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Author : John Drake Robinson
language : en
Publisher: eBookIt.com
Release Date : 2012-11
A Road Trip Into America S Hidden Heart Traveling The Back Roads Backwoods And Back Yards written by John Drake Robinson and has been published by eBookIt.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11 with Humor categories.
He bought the car a dozen years ago. Together, they traveled every mile of every road on his highway map, a 250,000 mile journey to discover the real America beyond the interstate. Real people. Obscure places. Forgotten facts. His story unfolds in Missouri, but it could be about any state, any traveler who drives into America's hidden heart.
Dk Eyewitness Back Roads California
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Author : DK Eyewitness
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2019-03-07
Dk Eyewitness Back Roads California written by DK Eyewitness and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-07 with Travel categories.
With its iconic coastal highways, lush wine regions, and mammoth national parks, California is the perfect destination for an epic road trip. It's yours to explore with Back Roads California, which contains 24 amazing drives across the state, from the surfer-studded beaches of Big Sur to the towering redwoods of Yosemite National Park. Includes insider tips and information, this easy-to-use e-guide reveals California at its best: spectacular sights, hidden gems and authentic local experiences. Inside Back Roads California: - 24 easy-to-follow driving tours, each lasting one to five days, including the vineyards of Napa Valley, the crystal clear waters of Lake Tahoe, and the surreal salt flats of Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park - Ideas for discovering the character of each area en route: great views, delightful detours along peaceful back roads, walks through historic towns and villages, wine tours and boat trips, and activities such as hiking, cycling and kayaking. Plus you'll savour the best local experiences with our pick of the most authentic places to stay, eat and shop - All the US rules of the road, zip codes for use with satnav and detailed directions for easy navigation, information on road conditions and parking tips - Covers San Francisco, Sacramento Delta, Marin County, Napa Valley, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, Anderson Valley, Redwood National and State Parks, Cascade Mountains, Santa Cruz, Big Sur, Santa Barbara, Lake Tahoe, Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Parks, Owens Valley, Death Valley National Park, Mojave Desert, Palm Springs, Coachella Valley, Rim of the World Scenic Byway, San Diego, and more Looking for even more inspiration for your trip to California? Try our DK Eyewitness California and DK Eyewitness San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Back Roads
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Author : Betty Berger
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2008
Back Roads written by Betty Berger and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.
Florida has been called "The State Without A Soul." The people that moved to Florida left their roots at the place they came from. This history of the long ago features people with their roots who were born here, walked the sands of time and will be buried here at the Cedars of Lebanon Cemetery. Their headstones already mark the spot where their roots will remain for eternity. Dessie Smith Prescott, whose picture is in the "Women's Hall of Fame" in Tallahassee said, "If you find yourself on a back road, get off and walk the main road." Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings is also in the Hall of Fame because Dessie helped her to survive long enough to write "The Yearling" and many other Florida books. Some of the history tells of the memories and roots that people brought to this area to build "The State With A Soul." This book is written so that the old stories don't get lost. It links the threads together of the Soul or Spirit of Florida.
Dk Eyewitness Back Roads France
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Author : DK Eyewitness
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2019-02-07
Dk Eyewitness Back Roads France written by DK Eyewitness and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-07 with Travel categories.
With its timeless villages and picturesque landscapes, France is the perfect destination for a leisurely road trip. It's yours to explore with Back Roads France, which contains 24 amazing drives across the country, from Brittany's wild west coast to the sun-soaked lavender fields of Provence. Includes insider tips and carefully curated information, this easy-to-use e-guide reveals the very best of France: spectacular sights, hidden gems and authentic local experiences. Inside Back Roads France: - 24 easy-to-follow driving tours, each lasting one to five days, including the gastronomic pleasures of the Dordogne valley, the verdant vineyards of Burgundy and the majestic peaks of the Pyrenees - Ideas for discovering the character of each area en route: great views, delightful detours along peaceful back roads, walks through historic towns and villages, wine tours and boat trips and activities such as hiking, cycling and kayaking. Plus you'll savour the best local experiences with our pick of the most authentic places to stay, eat and shop - All the French rules of the road, postcodes for use with satnav and detailed directions for easy navigation, information on road conditions and parking tips - Covers Nancy, Côtes de Toul, Reims, Champagne vineyards, Calais, Giverny, Dieppe, Honfleur, Deauville, Trouville, Bayeux, Mont-St-Michel, Dinan, Chartres, Blois, Beaune, Routes des Vins Mâconnais-Beaujolais, Puy de Dôme, Bergerac, Rocamadour, Albi, Bordeaux, Pont d'Espagne, Carcassonne, Montségur, Nîmes, Menton, Nice, St Tropez, Cassis, Bastia, Calvi and more Looking for even more inspiration for your trip to France? Try our DK Eyewitness guides to France, Provence and the Côte d'Azur and Dordogne, Bordeaux and the Southwest Coast.
On The Back Roads
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Author : Bill Graves
language : en
Publisher: Addicus Books
Release Date : 2012-06-01
On The Back Roads written by Bill Graves and has been published by Addicus Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-01 with Travel categories.
Do you like small towns, places off the beaten path, trips down memory lane? Ever wonder if old-fashioned values are still alive in America? Then kick back, unwind, and hop onboard with travel writer Bill Graves as he takes you On the Back Roads. Graves has a knack for finding the quirky, the offbeat in some of the most obscure, yet fascinating, small towns on the map. Among the places and faces he discovers: a town where it's against the law not to own a gun, a town famous for its split pea soup, the wise 83-year-old Emmy who camps alone in the dessert, and a man who hunts live ants for a living. The list goes on! Retired and free to roam in his motorhome, the &“RV Author,&” Bill Graves, logs 40,000 miles through the western states of California, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Oregon and Wyoming.
The Great American West
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Author : Kenneth W. Rendell
language : en
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
Release Date : 2013
The Great American West written by Kenneth W. Rendell and has been published by Whitman Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Americana categories.
The American Dream is fundamentally about hope -- the hope that a better life awaits your initiative, your cleverness, your hard work. It's about making your own future. In The Great American West, we see the American Dream as it used to be: in ancient maps and colorful broadside posters, in letters sent home by lonesome gold miners, in newspaper clippings about famous outlaws, in drawings and photographs and diaries from the frontier. Immersed in this unique collection of Western artifacts, we can answer the question: "Is the American Dream still alive today?" -- book jacket.