Travels with Charley: In Search of America
by John Steinbeck
Travels with Charley: In Search of America by John Steinbeck holds a highly rated rating of 4.07 out of 5, based on 45.9K reader ratings. First published in 1962. The book spans 214 pages.
About Travels with Charley: In Search of America
A quest across America, from the northernmost tip of Maine to California’s Monterey PeninsulaTo hear the speech of the real America, to smell the grass and the trees, to see the colors and the light—these were John Steinbeck's goals as he set out, at the age of fifty-eight, to rediscover the country he had been writing about for so many years.With Charley, his French poodle, Steinbeck drives the interstates and the country roads, dines with truckers, encounters bears at Yellowstone and old friends in San Francisco. Along the way he reflects on the American character, racial hostility, the particular form of American loneliness he finds almost everywhere, and the unexpected kindness of strangers.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Steinbeck |
| Published | 1962 |
| Pages | 214 |
| Kindle Price | $1.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Travel, Classics, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 4.07 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 45,856 |
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What genre is Travels with Charley: In Search of America?
Travels with Charley: In Search of America is categorized as Non-Fiction, Travel, Classics, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Travels with Charley: In Search of America worth reading?
Based on 45.9K reader ratings, Travels with Charley: In Search of America has an average score of 4.07 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Travels with Charley: In Search of America?
Travels with Charley: In Search of America has 214 pages.
Who wrote Travels with Charley: In Search of America?
Travels with Charley: In Search of America was written by John Steinbeck. It was first published in 1962.
What is the ISBN for Travels with Charley: In Search of America?
The ISBN-13 for Travels with Charley: In Search of America is 9780142000700.0.
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Travels with Charley: In Search of America is available on Kindle for $1.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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