Travels with Charley ; in search of America /

Thirty-five years ago, when "searching for America" was not yet the cliche it has since become, Steinbeck hit the highways with his French poodle, Charley. In a custom-built camper he named Rosinante after Don Quixote's steed, the two traveled the country--10,000 miles and 34 states....

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Main Author: Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Viking Press, [1962]
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