American Journey: On the Road with Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and John Burroughs [Paperback]

Jaunty.& Davis excels in making his characters come alive on the page. Christoph Irmscher, Intriguing.& [Makes] brilliant use&of notebooks, letters, and newspaper reports. Wes Davis homespun comrades forge ahead into their beloved wildernesses, and we fortunate readers tag along for a bittersweet, nostalgic ride. Who knew the iconic American road trip began with the industrial trailblazers Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and Harvey Firestone? Joining up with John Burroughs, the famous nineteenth century naturalist, this unlikely foursome hit the road in 1918. They discovered a pastoral America unaware of the coming transformations, largely brought about by three of the travelers. I cant help but wonder what they would think of the very different country they helped create. The itinerary of A charming, sunlit excursion along one of historys more unusual bywaysthe safari-like road-trip adventures of two men who were changing the world, Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, and an emissary from its past, the aged essayist and naturalist John Burroughs. A rare account of brilliant minds as they set off in search of America. Davis conveys the excitement and danger of early automobile travel and crafts memorable set pieces.& This historical road trip is well worth taking. US