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Travels with Charley
Book • 1962
In 'Travels with Charley', John Steinbeck recounts his journey across America in a camper named Rocinante, accompanied by his standard poodle Charley.
The book is a blend of travelogue and social commentary, reflecting Steinbeck's observations on American culture and society during the early 1960s.
While the book is often humorous and engaging, it also delves into serious issues like racial tensions and the changing American landscape.
The book is a blend of travelogue and social commentary, reflecting Steinbeck's observations on American culture and society during the early 1960s.
While the book is often humorous and engaging, it also delves into serious issues like racial tensions and the changing American landscape.
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