Blue Highways
by William Least Heat-Moon
Blue Highways by William Least Heat-Moon holds a highly rated rating of 4.00 out of 5, based on 15.7K reader ratings. First published in 1982. The book spans 428 pages.
About Blue Highways
Hailed as a masterpiece of American travel writing, Blue Highways is an unforgettable journey along our nation's backroads.William Least Heat-Moon set out with little more than the need to put home behind him and a sense of curiosity about "those little towns that get on the map-if they get on at all-only because some cartographer has a blank space to fill: Remote, Oregon; Simplicity, Virginia; New Freedom, Pennsylvania; New Hope, Tennessee; Why, Arizona; Whynot, Mississippi."His adventures, his discoveries, and his recollections of the extraordinary people he encountered along the way amount to a revelation of the true American experience.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | William Least Heat-Moon |
| Published | 1982 |
| Pages | 428 |
| Genres | Travel, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, History |
| Average Rating | 4.00 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,693 |
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What genre is Blue Highways?
Blue Highways is categorized as Travel, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Blue Highways worth reading?
Based on 15.7K reader ratings, Blue Highways has an average score of 4.00 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Blue Highways?
Blue Highways has 428 pages.
Who wrote Blue Highways?
Blue Highways was written by William Least Heat-Moon. It was first published in 1982.
What is the ISBN for Blue Highways?
The ISBN-13 for Blue Highways is 9780316353300.0.
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