This is the book he wrote about that journey a classic account of the reawakening of his faith in himself and his country. He tells of his walk across the country and the people he met in his search for himself. A walk across america is a historical narrative written by peter jenkins. Its just a walk across a few notches in the sun belt. A walk across america peter jenkins audiobook peter. Books by peter jenkins author of a walk across america.
Permission to reproduce the book in the form of a spoken recording has been granted by the holder. Buy a cheap copy of a walk across america book by peter jenkins. Talkin by a wood stove in this chapter we get introduced to peter jenkins and get know what he is doing. The guvna peter was on his way to the guvna, and on his. Peter starts his story out wondering if america is worth staying in or if it is to corrupt. Thankfully, and also frustratingly, this book only details jenkins first part of his walk, covering his 2 year journey from washington dc to new orleans. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 320 pages and is available in paperback format. Twentyfive years ago, a disillusioned young man set out on a walk across america. Dec 18, the author begins his mile hike from new york to louisiana with disdain for american lifestyles and ends it with a feeling of expectation. A walk across america by peter jenkins, paperback barnes. A walk across america by peter jenkins reading guidebook. Peter jenkins born august 7, 1951 is an american travel author.
I started out searching for myself and my country, peter jenkins writes, and found both. He ends up finding god and wisdom from the good people of our. He was accompanied by his dog, cooper, a half alaskan malamute that died in a tractor accident at the farm in tennessee. Twentyfive years ago, a disillusioned young man set out on. A walk across america 2 1st edition by peter jenkins, barbara jenkins. A walk across america is an adventurous story of how peter jenkins and his best pall his pet malamute, cooper, discover america on their journey from alfred, new york to the gulf of mexico. Peter jenkins set out on a journey to discover america.
His memoir of what he found, a walk across america, captured the hearts of americans everywhere, sold over 1. Peter jenkins has 23 books on goodreads with 36210 ratings. Peter jenkins books list of books by author peter jenkins. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A walk across america by peter jenkins 2001, paperback. In this classic account, jenkins describes how his disillusionment with society in the. Jun 9, 2015 a definitive oldie but a goodie, jenkins s 197375 walk from new york to new orleans remains just as relevant and affecting forty years later truly an impressive. A walk across america 2 1st edition by peter jenkins, barbara jenkins 1981 hardcover and read the walk west. He began his walk on october 15, 1973 in new york and ended it about one year later in new orleans. Peter jenkins travel author this study guide consists of approximately 26 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of a walk across america. Buy a walk across america book online at low prices in.
In this timeless classic, jenkins describes how disillusionment with society in the 1970s drove him out onto the road on a walk across america. While racism is a sad outlook that will never go away, even peter. A walk across america takes jenkins only from new york to new orleans. Over twenty years ago, a disillusioned college graduate went looking for himself and his nation.
The main characters of this non fiction, travel story are. There are definitely some things, situations and dialogue, in this account that would not fly now. Looking for alaska audiobook abridged listen instantly. Fresh out of college and disconnected with society, peter s story is not a. Written 25 years ago, this is peter jenkins account of walking from alfred, new york to new orleans, louisiana. It was the first book written by travel author peter jenkins, with support from the. Author of such best sellers as a walk across america, across china, looking for alaska. A walk across america is the true story of peter jenkins attempt to find out the truth of what america is about. Free download or read online a walk across america pdf epub book. This is the book he wrote about that journey a classic account of the r. Jenkins began writing a walk across america in winter, 1976 while on a ranch in the rocky mountains. A walk across america by peter jenkins overview in this classic account, jenkins describes how his disillusionment with society in the 1970s drove him out onto the road on a walk across america, and. Permission to reproduce the book in the form of a spoken.
He tells of his walk across the country and the people he met in his search for. Published in 1979, a walk across america was into its sixth edition within a year, as it spent three months on the new york times bestseller list. Cooper is missed in this book, but barbara, peter s new wife makes up for it. The walk west is a worthy followup to a walk across america. A walk across america is a nonfiction travel book first published in 1979. Upon reaching the end of his southward trek in new orleans, louisiana, jenkins. Peter jenkins s most popular book is a walk across america. A walk across america by peter jenkins washington post. Pdf a walk across america download full pdf book download.
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