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The distance to the moon : a road trip into the American dream
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The distance to the moon : a road trip into the American dream

by James Morgan

This travelogue chronicles a journey across the United States from Florida to Oregon by car. It documents the diverse people and locations encountered during the trip and examines the cultural significance of the automobile.

Accession 21372 ISBN 157322135X Publisher Riverhead Books
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