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Spying on the South
Book • 2019
In this book, Tony Horwitz follows the footsteps of Frederick Law Olmsted, who traveled through the South in the 1850s as an undercover correspondent for the precursor to the New York Times.
Horwitz contrasts Olmsted's findings with the contemporary South, exploring themes of racial suppression, civil war, and the complexities of the region.
The book is a blend of history, travelogue, and social commentary, highlighting the enduring issues and changes in the American South over time.
Horwitz contrasts Olmsted's findings with the contemporary South, exploring themes of racial suppression, civil war, and the complexities of the region.
The book is a blend of history, travelogue, and social commentary, highlighting the enduring issues and changes in the American South over time.
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Kara Swisher as the author of "Spying on the South", a book exploring the American divide.
Kara Swisher as the author of "Spying on the South", a book exploring the American divide.
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