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A Bookseller UK Editor's Choice "Reynolds ... rides off, a lone English ranger, into a historical North American hinterland that exists as much in mythical reference as in modern reality. ... Ride shotgun with Reynolds as he pit-stops at diners and gas stations, and detours by way of legendary landmarks, where he reflectively enjoys cracker-barrel wisdom, saloon-bar wit, and good-ol' country wackiness."--Iain Finlayson, The Times " [Reynolds] is the perfect man for the route ... There might be kicks on Route 66, but there is gentle enlightenment along 83."-- Anthony Sattin, Observer "Vividly conjures a middle America of meat-packing plants, railroad tracks and grassy ranchlands. A likeable and learned guide, Reynolds writes with characteristic grace , ... illuminating "--Ian Thomson, Financial Times "Immensely illuminating and enjoyable, ... Books like [Reynolds's] prove that good travel writing remains not only very much alive, but essential."--Caroline Sanderson, Bookseller "A fascinating tale ... told with great aplomb. ... I've been enjoying his book no end. ,"--Robert Elms "A great travelogue, and history lesson as an open-eyed and adventurous Englishman makes his way down Highway 83."--Willy Vlautin, author of The Free
A Bookseller UK Editor's Choice "Reynolds ... rides off, a lone English ranger, into a historical North American hinterland that exists as much in mythical reference as in modern reality. ... Ride shotgun with Reynolds as he pit-stops at diners and gas stations, and detours by way of legendary landmarks, where he reflectively enjoys cracker-barrel wisdom, saloon-bar wit, and good-ol' country wackiness."--Iain Finlayson, The Times " [Reynolds] is the perfect man for the route ... There might be kicks on Route 66, but there is gentle enlightenment along 83."-- Anthony Sattin, Observer "Vividly conjures a middle America of meat-packing plants, railroad tracks and grassy ranchlands. A likeable and learned guide, Reynolds writes with characteristic grace , ... illuminating "--Ian Thomson, Financial Times "Immensely illuminating and enjoyable, ... Books like [Reynolds's] prove that good travel writing remains not only very much alive, but essential."--Caroline Sanderson, Bookseller "A fascinating tale ... told with great aplomb. ... I've been enjoying his book no end. ,"--Robert Elms "A great travelogue, and history lesson as an open-eyed and adventurous Englishman makes his way down Highway 83."--Willy Vlautin, author of The Free
David Reynolds was one of the founders of Bloomsbury Publishing and is now a director of Old Street Publishing. Based in London, he is the author of Swan River: A Memoir of a Family Mystery, which was shortlisted for the PEN/Acklerley Prize for Autobiography and Memoir.
A Bookseller UK Editor's Choice "Reynolds ... rides off, a lone English ranger, into a historical North American hinterland that exists as much in mythical reference as in modern reality. ... Ride shotgun with Reynolds as he pit-stops at diners and gas stations, and detours by way of legendary landmarks, where he reflectively enjoys cracker-barrel wisdom, saloon-bar wit, and good-ol' country wackiness."--Iain Finlayson, The Times " [Reynolds] is the perfect man for the route ... There might be kicks on Route 66, but there is gentle enlightenment along 83."-- Anthony Sattin, Observer "Vividly conjures a middle America of meat-packing plants, railroad tracks and grassy ranchlands. A likeable and learned guide, Reynolds writes with characteristic grace , ... illuminating "--Ian Thomson, Financial Times "Immensely illuminating and enjoyable, ... Books like [Reynolds's] prove that good travel writing remains not only very much alive, but essential."--Caroline Sanderson, Bookseller "A fascinating tale ... told with great aplomb. ... I've been enjoying his book no end. ,"--Robert Elms "A great travelogue, and history lesson as an open-eyed and adventurous Englishman makes his way down Highway 83."--Willy Vlautin, author of The Free
David Reynolds was one of the founders of Bloomsbury Publishing and is now a director of Old Street Publishing. Based in London, he is the author of Swan River: A Memoir of a Family Mystery, which was shortlisted for the PEN/Acklerley Prize for Autobiography and Memoir.