Travels With Charley

Travels With Charley

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: John Steinbeck
Binding: Hardback
Published: Readers Book Club in association with The Companion Book Club, London, 1962

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: significant tanning of internal pages; some mildew staining on spine; minor wear of cloth cover

Travels With Charley: In Search Of America chronicles John Steinbeck's poignant journey across the United States with his beloved poodle, Charley. This insightful travelogue presents a vivid snapshot of early 1960s America, capturing the diverse landscapes and the spirit of its inhabitants. Steinbeck's keen observations illustrate the changing face of the nation, offering a deeply personal yet universally resonant meditation on identity, belonging, and the American dream. The narrative combines witty anecdotes with profound reflections, revealing the author's enduring connection to the land and its people. It stands as a timeless testament to the power of observation and the search for understanding in a rapidly evolving world.

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Description

Author: John Steinbeck
Binding: Hardback
Published: Readers Book Club in association with The Companion Book Club, London, 1962

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: significant tanning of internal pages; some mildew staining on spine; minor wear of cloth cover

Travels With Charley: In Search Of America chronicles John Steinbeck's poignant journey across the United States with his beloved poodle, Charley. This insightful travelogue presents a vivid snapshot of early 1960s America, capturing the diverse landscapes and the spirit of its inhabitants. Steinbeck's keen observations illustrate the changing face of the nation, offering a deeply personal yet universally resonant meditation on identity, belonging, and the American dream. The narrative combines witty anecdotes with profound reflections, revealing the author's enduring connection to the land and its people. It stands as a timeless testament to the power of observation and the search for understanding in a rapidly evolving world.