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Driving Lessons : A Road Trip Through American Travel Literature
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In Driving Lessons, historian Christopher B. Strain embarks on a cross-country journey in a vintage Volkswagen Bus, weaving memoir with literary analysis to explore the enduring allure of the American road trip. Blending personal reflection with deep dives into travel literature, Strain examines how stories of movement, escape, and discovery have shaped national identity and individual transformation. This compelling narrative invites readers to consider the road not just as a place, but as a metaphor for freedom, reinvention, and the American experience.
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- ISBN-13: 9780817322274
- ISBN-10: 0817322272
- Publisher: University Alabama Press
- Publish Date: March 2025
- Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.01 pounds
- Page Count: 216
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