River Horse A Voyage Across America |
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Author:
| Heat-Moon, William Least |
Series title: | Core Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-7838-8984-9 |
Publication Date: | Mar 2000 |
Publisher: | Cengage Gale
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Imprint: | Macmillan Reference USA |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $30.95 |
Book Description:
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In his most ambitious journey ever, Heat-Moon sets off aboard a small boat from the Atlantic Ocean at New York Harbor in hopes of entering the Pacific near Astoria, Oregon. He and his companion, Pilotis, struggle to cover some five thousand watery miles -- more than any other cross-country river traveler has ever managed -- often following in the wakes of explorers like Henry Hudson and Lewis and Clark. En route, they confront massive obstacles, great danger, and their own doubts; but...
More DescriptionIn his most ambitious journey ever, Heat-Moon sets off aboard a small boat from the Atlantic Ocean at New York Harbor in hopes of entering the Pacific near Astoria, Oregon. He and his companion, Pilotis, struggle to cover some five thousand watery miles -- more than any other cross-country river traveler has ever managed -- often following in the wakes of explorers like Henry Hudson and Lewis and Clark. En route, they confront massive obstacles, great danger, and their own doubts; but the hard days yield up incomparable pleasures.