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

Name: American Journey: On the Road with Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and John Burroughs
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Book Synopsis: The epic road trips—and surprising friendship—of John Burroughs, nineteenth-century naturalist, and Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, inventors of the modern age.In 1913, an unlikely friendship blossomed between Henry Ford and famed naturalist John Burroughs. When their mutual interest in Ralph Waldo Emerson led them to set out in one of Ford's Model Ts to explore the Transcendentalist's New England, the trip would prove to be the first of many excursions that would take Ford and Burroughs, together with an enthusiastic Thomas Edison, across America.

Their road trips—increasingly ambitious in scope—transported members of the group to the 1915 Panama–Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, the Adirondacks of New York, and the Green Mountains of Vermont, finally paving the way for a grand 1918 expedition through southern Appalachia. In many ways, their timing could not have been worse. With war raging in Europe and an influenza pandemic that had already claimed thousands of lives abroad beginning to plague the United States, it was an inopportune moment for travel. Nevertheless, each of the men who embarked on the 1918 journey would subsequently point to it as the most memorable vacation of their lives.

These travels profoundly influenced the way Ford, Edison, and Burroughs viewed the world, nudging their work in new directions through a transformative decade in American history. In American Journey, Wes Davis re-creates these landmark adventures, through which one of the great naturalists of the nineteenth century helped the men who invented the modern age reconnect with the natural world—and reimagine the world they were creating. 25 photographs

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Discover the epic road trips and unlikely friendship of three legendary figures in American history with the captivating book, American Journey: On the Road with Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and John Burroughs. From the minds behind the invention of the modern age, this remarkable story takes you on a journey across America in one of Henry Ford's Model Ts. Follow in their footsteps as they explore the wonders of New England and embark on increasingly ambitious trips, all while the world faces the tumultuous backdrop of war and pandemic.

Join Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and John Burroughs on their fascinating road trips that transport you to iconic destinations such as the 1915 Panama–Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, the Adirondacks of New York, and the Green Mountains of Vermont. These adventures culminate in a grand expedition through southern Appalachia in 1918, a trip that would forever be etched in their memories.

Through Wes Davis' vivid storytelling, American Journey vividly captures the transformative impact these trips had on Ford, Edison, and Burroughs. Experience how their encounters with nature and exploration of the world reinvigorated their perspectives and influenced their groundbreaking work, which shaped the course of American history in the twentieth century. With 25 captivating photographs, this book offers a unique glimpse into the lives of these trailblazers.

Don't miss your chance to embark on this extraordinary adventure with American Journey: On the Road with Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and John Burroughs. Take a step back in time and witness the birth of the modern world through the eyes of these legendary figures. Immerse yourself in their captivating stories and be inspired to reimagine your own world. Order now to delve into the pages of American Journey and witness the power of friendship, exploration, and innovation.

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