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All Gone to Look for America: Riding the Iron Horse Across a Continent (and Back)
All Gone to Look for America Riding the Iron Horse Across a Continent - and Back Author:Peter Millar In this unique mixture of memoir and travelogue portrayed through sharp and vivid narrative, a man sets out to rediscover the United States by following the ravaged last traces of the railroad. Armed with only a shoestring budget, his favorite tunes, a backpack, and an open mind, Peter Millar crossed the country two and a half times in hopes of ... more »discovering the quintessential American experience?from the people to the music to the beer selection?all the while watching the vast American landscape unfold in slow motion around him. In the tradition of Bill Bryson and Paul Theroux, this witty and observant account presents a fun and educational journey across the United States characterized by powerful descriptions, intelligent humor, and undeniable humanity.« less