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Description edit
An unsparing and hilarious account of one man's rediscovery of America and his search for the perfect small town.
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Characters/People edit
- Bill Bryson: The author decides to take a road trip reminiscent of his childhood car trips, leaving from his hometown of Des Moines Iowa.
Setting & Locations edit
- America
- Iowa
- Illinois
- Mississippi
- Washington
- New York
- Midwest
- California
- New England
- Wyoming
- Philadelphia
- Kansas
- Pella
- United States
- Nebraska
- Savannah
- Missouri
- Williamsburg
- Michigan
- London
- Maine
- South Dakota
- Nevada
- Idaho
- Montana
- Chicago
- Pennsylvania
- Columbus
- Kentucky
- Delaware
- Tennessee
- Georgia
- Des Moines
- Wisconsin
- Los Angeles
- Florida
- Ohio
- Main Street
- Buffalo
- Europe
- Mount Rushmore
- Britain
- Springfield
- Hannibal
- New Salem
- Utah
- Tupelo
- Boston
First Sentence edit
I come from Des Moines.
Series & Lists edit
This book is in National Geographic Traveler's Ultimate Travel Library—Around the World in 80+ Books. (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Bill Bryson (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: Add the language.
Publisher: VNR AG
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 1989
ISBN: 0060161582
Page Count: 314
Publisher: VNR AG
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 1989
ISBN: 0060161582
Page Count: 314
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 917.30492
Subjects edit
- Books › Travel › Reference & Tips › Essays & Travelogues
- Books › Travel › United States › Regions
- Books › Reference › Writing › Travel
- Books › Entertainment › Humor › Essays
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