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
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 2, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE
2CHAPTER I IT CAN’T BE DONE—BUT THEN, IT IS PERFECTLY SIMPLE
3CHAPTER II ALBANY, FIRST STOP[1]
4CHAPTER III A BREAKDOWN
5CHAPTER IV PENNSYLVANIA, OHIO AND INDIANA
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6CHAPTER V LUGGAGE AND OTHER LUXURIES
7CHAPTER VI DID ANYBODY SAY “CHICKEN”?
8CHAPTER VII THE CITY OF AMBITION
9CHAPTER VIII A FEW CHICAGOANS
10CHAPTER IX TINS
11CHAPTER X MUD!!
12CHAPTER XI IN ROCHELLE
13CHAPTER XII THE WEIGHT OF PUBLIC OPINION
14CHAPTER XIII MUDDIER!
15CHAPTER XIV ONE OF THE FOGGED IMPRESSIONS
16CHAPTER XV A FEW WAYS OF THE WEST
17CHAPTER XVI HALFWAY HOUSE
18CHAPTER XVII NEXT STOP, NORTH PLATTE!
19CHAPTER XVIII THE CITY OF RECKLESSNESS
20CHAPTER XIX A GLIMPSE OF THE WEST THAT WAS
21CHAPTER XX OUR LITTLE SISTER OF YESTERDAY
22CHAPTER XXI IGNORANCE WITH A CAPITAL I
23CHAPTER XXII SOME INDIANS AND MR. X.
24CHAPTER XXIII WITH NOWHERE TO GO BUT OUT
25CHAPTER XXIV INTO THE DESERT
26CHAPTER XXV THROUGH THE CITY UNPRONOUNCEABLE TO AN EXPOSITION BEAUTIFUL
27CHAPTER XXVI THE LAND OF GLADNESS
28CHAPTER XXVII THE METTLE OF A HERO
29CHAPTER XXVIII SAN FRANCISCO
30CHAPTER XXIX THE FAIR
31CHAPTER XXX “UNENDING SAMENESS” WAS WHAT THEY SAID
32A FEW SUGGESTIONS ON DRIVING
33REPAIR WORK ON THE ROAD
34FOOD EQUIPMENT
35EXPENSES
36DAILY EXPENSE ACCOUNT
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