Tin Can Tourists in Florida 1900-1970

Autor*innen

• Nick Wynne

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• Bilder aus Amerika: Florida

Parameter

• 130 Seiten
• 5 Lesestunden

• Fotografie
• Geschichte
• Geschichte der USA
• Karten & Reisen
• Reisen & Wandern

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The book delves into the adventurous spirit of early 20th-century Americans who embraced the automobile as a means to explore the vastness of the country. It highlights the phenomenon of "Tin Can" tourists, who set off with tents, extra supplies, and a thirst for discovery, redefining exploration in a way that rivaled historic figures like Lewis and Clark. This new generation of travelers embodied restlessness and curiosity, transforming the American landscape into a playground for adventure and exploration.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1999
• Einband: Hardcover