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Here, There, Elsewhere : Stories from the Road by William Least Heat-Moon (2013,
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- ISBN
- 9780316067539
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Little Brown & Company
ISBN-10
0316067539
ISBN-13
9780316067539
eBay Product ID (ePID)
160119572
Product Key Features
Book Title
Here, There, Elsewhere : Stories from the Road
Number of Pages
416 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2013
Topic
Special Interest / Literary, United States / West / Mountain (Az, Co, Id, Mt, NM, Nv, Ut, WY), Literary, Essays & Travelogues, Essays
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Travel, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
13 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
PRAISE FORROADS TO QUOZ: "Altogether wonderful . . . Heat-Moon loves the funky byways ofAmerica. . . . His destinations matter less than the infectious curiosity he brings to every journey.", "Heat-Moon wanders off in every direction in this scintillating collection of short writings...A master at conjuring place, Least Heat-Moon intertwines primeval geology with modern social mores, gorgeous scenery with tourist tackery, vast landscapes with intricate psychologies...There is a dazzling variety of places, people and curiosities, linked by a highway of funny, perceptive, and generous prose."-- Publishers Weekly, "Hallelujah! William Least Heat-Moon is on the road again...[He] slices down through layers of biography, history, folklore and geology to deliver a place in full.""-- Bill Marvel, Dallas Morning News, Mr. Heat-Moon demonstrates such a sharp intelligence, relentless curiosity and fine phrasing that nothing more could be desired., "This is a call to get out a map and explore rural America the beautiful. If urban life makes you feel like you're losing your mind and your way, set out to your own blue highway to quoz." -- Fort Worth Star-Telegram, This captivating new collection of his short-form travelogues ... are always greater than the sum of their parts. But the most endearing tales are those closest to his home and heart., [Heat-Moon's] curiosity and adventurous nature have not dimmed, however, making him a first-rate travel guide. He is an original, memorable word-smith., This is a call to get out a map and explore ruralAmericathe beautiful. If urban life makes you feel like you're losing your mind and your way, set out to your own blue highway to quoz., "[Heat-Moon is] at his finest when in often overlooked places... Here, There, Elsewhere is worth the investment in time, a good dictionary, and open-mindedness."-- Katherine Hauswirth, Christian Science Monitor, "[Heat-Moon's] curiosity and adventurous nature have not dimmed, however, making him a first-rate travel guide. He is an original, memorable word-smith."-- Steve Weinberg, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "A Great American Gothic....Despite his vision of a society that has depleted far too much (forests, aquifers, coastlines) through its excesses, Heat-Moon's sense of humor remains intact." -- Los Angeles Times, "Mr. Heat-Moon demonstrates such a sharp intelligence, relentless curiosity and fine phrasing that nothing more could be desired." -- Dallas Morning News, PRAISE FOR ROADS TO QUOZ: "Altogether wonderful . . . Heat-Moon loves the funky byways of America. . . . His destinations matter less than the infectious curiosity he brings to every journey.", A Great American Gothic....Despite his vision of a society that has depleted far too much (forests, aquifers, coastlines) through its excesses, Heat-Moon's sense of humor remains intact., Least Heat-Moon is truly one of this nation's best travel writers, if not the best. He takes travel writing seriously as a literary genre. An essential title; highly recommended., "This captivating new collection of his short-form travelogues ... are always greater than the sum of their parts. But the most endearing tales are those closest to his home and heart."-- Kristin Baird Rattini, American Way, This is a call to get out a map and explore ruralAmerica the beautiful. If urban life makes you feel like you're losing your mind and your way, set out to your own blue highway to quoz., "Least Heat-Moon is truly one of this nation's best travel writers, if not the best. He takes travel writing seriously as a literary genre. An essential title; highly recommended."-- Lee Arnold, Library Journal, [Heat-Moon is] at his finest when in often overlooked places...Here, There, Elsewhere is worth the investment in time, a good dictionary, and open-mindedness., Hallelujah! William Least Heat-Moon is on the road again...[He] slices down through layers of biography, history, folklore and geology to deliver a place in full.", PRAISE FOR ROADS TO QUOZ : "Altogether wonderful . . . Heat-Moon loves the funky byways of America. . . . His destinations matter less than the infectious curiosity he brings to every journey."-- Entertainment Weekly, Heat-Moon wanders off in every direction in this scintillating collection of short writings...A master at conjuring place, Least Heat-Moon intertwines primeval geology with modern social mores, gorgeous scenery with tourist tackery, vast landscapes with intricate psychologies...There is a dazzling variety of places, people and curiosities, linked by a highway of funny, perceptive, and generous prose.
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
910.4
Synopsis
From the acclaimed author of Blue Highways , PrairyErth , and Roads to Quoz , a dazzling collection of travel tales from the road. HERE, THERE, ELSEWHERE draws together for the first time William Least Heat-Moon's greatest short-form travel writing. Personally selected by the writer, these pieces take us from Japan, England, Italy, and Mexico to Long Island, Oregon, Arizona, from small towns to big cities, ocean shores and inland mysteries. Including Heat-Moon's reflections on writing these pieces, HERE, THERE, ELSEWHERE is much more than the usual collection of amber; it is a coupled summation of craft and memory. A perfect treasury of prose and provocation for readers old and new, Heat-Moon's most recent work reveals his absolute mastery across pages many and few., From the acclaimed author of Blue Highways , PrairyErth , and Roads to Quoz , a dazzling collection of travel tales from the road. Here, There, Elsewhere draws together for the first time William Least Heat-Moon's greatest short-form travel writing. Personally selected by the writer, these pieces take us from Japan, England, Italy, and Mexico to Long Island, Oregon, Arizona, from small towns to big cities, ocean shores and inland mysteries. Including Heat-Moon's reflections on writing these pieces, Here, There, Elsewhere is much more than the usual collection of amber; it is a coupled summation of craft and memory. A perfect treasury of prose and provocation for readers old and new, Heat-Moon's most recent work reveals his absolute mastery across pages many and few., HERE, THERE, ELSEWHERE draws together for the first time William Least Heat-Moon's greatest short-form travel writing. Personally selected by the writer, these pieces take us from Japan, England, Italy, and Mexico to Long Island, Oregon, Arizona, from small towns to big cities, ocean shores and inland mysteries.Including Heat-Moon's reflections on writing these pieces, HERE, THERE, ELSEWHERE is much more than the usual collection of amber; it is a coupled summation of craft and memory. A perfect treasury of prose and provocation for readers old and new, Heat-Moon's most recent work reveals his absolute mastery across pages many and few.
LC Classification Number
G465
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- r***e (10)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseWell wrapped in paper for extra secure packing in envelope. As described and excellent shipping time. I would have left a re Jew sooner but I was traveling for a month.
- 0***0 (35)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchasePractically gift wrapped! Prompt delivery
- f***_ (2)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBeautiful book, looks brand new! Would recommend this seller!