Synopses & Reviews
Readers and travelers are guided to more than 200 homes and historic sites of Americas greatest writersfrom the Jack London Ranch in northern California to William Faulkners home in Oxford, Mississippi. Clear driving directions and visitor instructions are combined with unique tidbits about each site and author, such as the story of Jack Londons custom-made furniture and the roll top desk and Dictaphone on display in his study. Literary enthusiasts are guided to the site of Thoreaus bean field, where they can poke around an exact replica of his cabin. They can drop in on Margaret Mitchells recently restored Atlanta apartment or visit John Steinbecks haunts in the cozy California seaside town of Pacific Grove. This family-oriented, user-friendly guide teaches literary folk about writers' work, their philosophies, and the forces that compelled them to write. All 50 states are represented, and the literary sites are divided by geographic regions.
Synopsis
Readers are guided to more than 100 homes and historic sites of America's greatest writers--from the Jack London Ranch in Northern California to William Faulkner's home in Oxford, Mississippi. Exhaustively researched and packed with interesting tidbits and practical advice, this comprehensive, one-of-a-kind travel handbook beckons readers to explore America's rich literary heritage.
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"Although this is a reference book, it's also a good read...well designed and user-friendly."
The State Newspaper, Columbia, South Carolina
"All 50 states are represented...organized by geographic regions...a great read and resource for planning a road trip." Gadling.com
"If you're looking for a thorough reference on author homes and other literary landmarks, this is the book for you." BookstoreTourism.com
"Anyone who loves books...will love Traveling Literary America. There's a lot of fascinating stuff here." Chicago Tribune
"An educational diversion to wedge between roller coasters and miniature golf." St. Petersburg Times
"The book is a browser's delight." The Charlotte Observer
"Most extraordinary resource...for anyone who loves great books and great writers. You'll consult this book over and over again." TravelSmart newsletter"Structured in an engaging, intelligent manner...This book does read like a labor of love." KLIATT