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Modern Gypsies: The Story of a Twelve Thousand Mile Motor Camping Trip Encircling the United States
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Travel Writing20th Century United States HistoryGeneral United States
ISBN13: 9781025845869
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 266
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Modern Gypsies is a captivating first-hand account of a pioneering 12,000-mile motor camping journey that encircles the United States during the early 1920s. Written by Mary Crehore Bedell, this travelogue captures the spirit of adventure at the dawn of the American automobile age. The narrative follows the author and her companions as they navigate the developing road systems of the era, traversing diverse landscapes from the rugged West to the scenic South and the industrial East.
Through vivid observations, Bedell documents the challenges and triumphs of long-distance motoring before the existence of modern highways and specialized infrastructure. The work provides a unique historical perspective on early 20th-century American life, highlighting the hospitality of local communities and the emerging culture of autocamping. Readers will discover a fascinating world of roadside camps, national parks in their infancy, and the sheer freedom offered by the motor car. This work stands as an essential document of early American travel literature, perfect for those interested in automotive history, domestic exploration, and the evolution of the Great American Road Trip.
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