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This title in other formats:A Way to See the World: From Texas to Transylvania with a Maverick Travelerby Thomas Swick
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:As a travel editor, Swick leaves his home in South Florida every few months and goes on a trip. His job enables him to see the world. And he brings to it a curiosity, a sense of humor, and an affection for the under-appreciated that give him a unique way of looking at that world. His ability to connect with people means that his journeys are often as emotional as they are educational. The stories collected here take readers to a hobo convention in Iowa, Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama; the last leg of the Oregon Trail; a tennis tournament in Miami; and one of the final baseball games played at Chicago's old Comiskey Park. Keeping with the theme of unsung places, Swick writes about Columbus, Ohio (where he searches for the spirit of James Thurber); Normandy, France; Archer City, Texas, Transylvania, Turkey, Trinidad, Vietnam, and Croatia. In addition, there are stories with more familiar subjects, such as a cultural exchange to Cuba, a Caribbean cruse and the childhood journeys that put him on the road to becoming a travel writer. Covering a wide range of diverse cultures — half the stories are set in the U.S. , half abroad — the book also examines the meaning of travel, and celebrates its beauty at a time when many are questioning its importance. Review:"It's often said that the real test of a friend's quality is whether he makes a good traveling companion. Thomas Swick is one of the best." Chicago Tribune Review:"If you would care to quote me as saying that it 'elevates the pseudo-philosophy of travel to the level of inspired and inspiring serendipity' I would be honoured." Jan Morris, author of A Writer's House in Wales and Pax Britannica Review:"Swick's essays are more than travelogues. They include history, side trips and even the occasional poem." Sun-Sentinel Review:"Swick is definitely a bookish traveler." Washington Post Review:"On and on we travel with Swift. He is not only a delight to read, he sees the world differently. After visiting some of the more unusual places with him, you won't want to stay home anymore." Decatur Daily Review:" Synopsis:Take a journey of discovery to the unsung places on the globe.
Synopsis:The stories collected here take readers to a hobo convention in Iowa; Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama; the last leg of the Oregon Trail; a tennis tournament in Miami; and one of the final baseball games played at Chicago's old Comiskey Park. Keeping with the theme of unsung places, Swick writes about Columbus, Ohio (where he searches for the spirit of James Thurber); Normandy, France; Archer City, Texas; Transylvania; Turkey; Trinidad; Vietnam; and Croatia. In addition, there are stories with more familiar subjects, such as a cultural exchange to Cuba, a Caribbean cruise, and the childhood journeys that put him on the road to becoming a travel writer. Covering a wide range of diverse cultures-half the stories are set in the United States, half abroad-the book also examines the meaning of travel, and celebrates its beauty at a time when many are questioning its importance. About the AuthorThomas Swick is the travel editor of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and the author of the memoir, Unquiet Days: At Home in Poland. His work has appeared in Travel & Leisure, National Geographic Traveler, and The New York Times Book Review. He lives with his wife, Hania, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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