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Book Review of Travels With Charley: In Search of America

Travels With Charley: In Search of America
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Steinbeck and his dog, Charley, traveled across the country in the early 1960's. Reading of his adventures is a little like looking at photographs from that time. Because of that, the book can seem a little dated. However, as one experiences North Dakota, Yellowstone, and the redwoods of California with Steinbeck and Charley, the photos seem to come alive. When Steinbeck gets to Texas and the Deep South his insights into time and place are truly eye opening.