The Majic Bus: An American Odyssey
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (816 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0151556946 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 513 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. From Publishers Weekly Chronicles six weeks on the road with an experimental college history class which crisscrossed the country on a sleeper bus. Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc
Brinkley magic -- or majic! An outstanding book that makes this 81-year-old wish that historian Doug Brinkley would consider another trip across country, confined to an elder population rather than college kids, that combines great experiences in American history with current popular culture. I loved the book.. Comprehensive American History This is one of the best books I have ever read. Dr. Brinkley's insights into our culture, both past and present are sharp. He presents a balanced look at all parts of the country, even the more looked-down-upon sections. How Dr. Brinkley always finds the perfect quote for any situation is amazing. It is too bad this book is so hard to find. I recomend it to anyone interested in experiencing a wide variety of . Almost as much fun reading about it as living it! A Customer Kudos to Dr. Brinkley for both his book and his concept of a traveling classroom. (Having been on art history tours in Europe--thank you Andy S.--I know how seeing art, architecture, meeting the people and tasting the food brings the lessons of art and history to life). This book stirs my interest in various parts of the United States. However, ours is a vast country, and more books are needed to cover areas
25,000 first printing.. Excerpts from student journals and photographs mark a Hofstra University professor's account of his ""travelling classroom,"" in which seventeen students took a six-week bus tour across America, reading, meeting cultural heroes, and experiencing the country