Blue Highways

Name: Blue Highways
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SKU: 9780316353298
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A Journey into America

By William Least Heat-Moon

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Blue Highways by William Least Heat-Moon chronicles the author's journey across America on the lesser-known roads marked in blue on old highway maps. As he travels, he encounters a variety of intriguing people and explores small-town life, capturing the diverse and often hidden facets of the American landscape. The narrative celebrates the open road and the enriching experiences found off the beaten path.
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You might enjoy this travel and adventure book if you love exploring the hidden, off-the-beaten-path roads of the United States. The author's journey into the heart of America, encountering rich landscapes and unique characters, offers a soulful reflection on life and the roads less travelled.

Blue Highways

Originally published in hardcover by Little, Brown and Company 1983.

Description

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.

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Blue Highways by William Least Heat-Moon is often praised for its rich and introspective narrative, capturing the essence of small-town America. Reviewers highlight the author's keen observations, engaging storytelling, and the poignancy of his personal journey across less-travelled roads. Critics appreciate the blend of travelogue with philosophical musings, offering both a literal and metaphorical exploration of life.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316353298

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 October 1999

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown & Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 448

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Non-Fiction Travel & Adventure William Least Heat-Moon

About the Author

William Least Heat-Moon is the author of the bestselling classics Roads to Quoz, Blue Highways, River Horse, and PrairyEarth. He lives in Columbia, Missouri.