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The book delves into the adventurous spirit of early 20th-century Americans who embraced the automobile as a means to explore the vastness of the country. It highlights the phenomenon of "Tin Can" tourists, who set off with tents, extra supplies, and a thirst for discovery, redefining exploration in a way that rivaled historic figures like Lewis and Clark. This new generation of travelers embodied restlessness and curiosity, transforming the American landscape into a playground for adventure and exploration.
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Tin Can Tourists in Florida 1900-1970, Nick Wynne
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- Released
- 1999
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- Title
- Tin Can Tourists in Florida 1900-1970
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Nick Wynne
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 130
- ISBN13
- 9781531601409
- Rating
- 3.3 out of 5
- Description
- The book delves into the adventurous spirit of early 20th-century Americans who embraced the automobile as a means to explore the vastness of the country. It highlights the phenomenon of "Tin Can" tourists, who set off with tents, extra supplies, and a thirst for discovery, redefining exploration in a way that rivaled historic figures like Lewis and Clark. This new generation of travelers embodied restlessness and curiosity, transforming the American landscape into a playground for adventure and exploration.