Length6h 41m
About this audiobook
In "By Motor to the Golden Gate," Emily Post utilizes her characteristic wit and keen observation to capture the essence of early 20th-century American travel. Written in a lively narrative style, the book chronicles Post's cross-country journey from New York to San Francisco, interweaving reflections on the landscapes, cultures, and social nuances encountered along the way. Set against the backdrop of the burgeoning automobile culture, it serves as both a travelogue and a social commentary, elucidating the evolving nature of leisure, mobility, and American identity during a transformative era. Emily Post, renowned primarily for her influential work on etiquette, drew upon her own life experiences—marked by a passion for travel and social interaction—to pen this evocative account. Her transition from a celebrated social arbiter to a travel writer reflects her multifaceted interests and the changing norms of her time. Through this journey, she emphasizes the importance of decorum and adaptable social behavior, key themes in her later writings on etiquette. For readers seeking an engaging blend of historical insight and personal narrative, "By Motor to the Golden Gate" offers a delightful exploration of America's roads and social landscapes, making it a treasured addition to any literary collection.
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GenreOther
Length6 hrs 41 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 2, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE
19CHAPTER XVIII THE CITY OF RECKLESSNESS
2CHAPTER I IT CAN’T BE DONE—BUT THEN, IT IS PERFECTLY SIMPLE
20CHAPTER XIX A GLIMPSE OF THE WEST THAT WAS
3CHAPTER II ALBANY, FIRST STOP[1]
21CHAPTER XX OUR LITTLE SISTER OF YESTERDAY
4CHAPTER III A BREAKDOWN
22CHAPTER XXI IGNORANCE WITH A CAPITAL I
5CHAPTER IV PENNSYLVANIA, OHIO AND INDIANA
23CHAPTER XXII SOME INDIANS AND MR. X.
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6CHAPTER V LUGGAGE AND OTHER LUXURIES
24CHAPTER XXIII WITH NOWHERE TO GO BUT OUT
7CHAPTER VI DID ANYBODY SAY “CHICKEN”?
25CHAPTER XXIV INTO THE DESERT
8CHAPTER VII THE CITY OF AMBITION
26CHAPTER XXV THROUGH THE CITY UNPRONOUNCEABLE TO AN EXPOSITION BEAUTIFUL
9CHAPTER VIII A FEW CHICAGOANS
27CHAPTER XXVI THE LAND OF GLADNESS
10CHAPTER IX TINS
28CHAPTER XXVII THE METTLE OF A HERO
11CHAPTER X MUD!!
29CHAPTER XXVIII SAN FRANCISCO
12CHAPTER XI IN ROCHELLE
30CHAPTER XXIX THE FAIR
13CHAPTER XII THE WEIGHT OF PUBLIC OPINION
31CHAPTER XXX “UNENDING SAMENESS” WAS WHAT THEY SAID
14CHAPTER XIII MUDDIER!
32A FEW SUGGESTIONS ON DRIVING
15CHAPTER XIV ONE OF THE FOGGED IMPRESSIONS
33REPAIR WORK ON THE ROAD
16CHAPTER XV A FEW WAYS OF THE WEST
34FOOD EQUIPMENT
17CHAPTER XVI HALFWAY HOUSE
35EXPENSES
18CHAPTER XVII NEXT STOP, NORTH PLATTE!
36DAILY EXPENSE ACCOUNT
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