Travels with Charley in Search of America: (Centennial Edition)
With his dog Charley, John Steinbeck set out in his truck to explore and experience America in the 1960s. As he talked with all kinds of people, he sadly noted the passing of region speech, fell in love with Montana, and was appalled by racism in New Orleans. more
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- 1/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Aug-03-2009
- Bad Quality
The tape's sound quality is extremely bad. Not only does it sound like it has an echo, it also fades in and out constantly. I am not impressed with this purchase. Even though I got it for a good price, the shipping and handling fees were...
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Jun-27-2009
- Travels with Charley in Search of America
I felt as if I was actually taking a long road trip, meeting interesting people and viewing America on the back roads of the 'real' U.S. Steinbeck has a way of visulaizing with words. You travel with him, seeing thru his eyes both the...
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- 3/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Jun-15-2009
- Travel nearly 50 years ago has resonance today
It's remarkable that John Steinbeck's "Travels With Charley" can seem so contemporary, given that it reflected his experiences across America in 1960, and his interest in looking back at his life at least as much as looking to the...
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Jun-14-2009
- Steinbeck relays simple truths with warm tone
Steinbeck is able to portray such simple, candid moments during his travels - most of which are spent within his own head - in a warm and memorable tone throughout "Travels with Charley." What is remarkable about this particular piece is...
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- 5/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Jun-27-2009
- Travels with Charley in Search of America
I felt as if I was actually taking a long road trip, meeting interesting people and viewing America on the back roads of the 'real' U.S. Steinbeck has a way of visulaizing with words. You travel with him, seeing thru his eyes both the...
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- 3/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Jun-15-2009
- Travel nearly 50 years ago has resonance today
It's remarkable that John Steinbeck's "Travels With Charley" can seem so contemporary, given that it reflected his experiences across America in 1960, and his interest in looking back at his life at least as much as looking to the...
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- 1/5
- From: Amazon
- Posted: Aug-03-2009
- Bad Quality
The tape's sound quality is extremely bad. Not only does it sound like it has an echo, it also fades in and out constantly. I am not impressed with this purchase. Even though I got it for a good price, the shipping and handling fees were...
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