It MIght Have Been Worse, A Motor Trip From Coast To Coast
By Beatrice Larned Massey
Length2h 59m
About this audiobook
It Might Have Been Worse: A Motor Trip From Coast to Coast by Beatrice Larned Massey is a travelogue that documents the author's journey across the United States by automobile. The book was published in 1920, a time when long-distance road trips were still a relatively new and adventurous undertaking. The narrative follows Beatrice Larned Massey and her husband as they embark on a cross-country road trip, driving from the East Coast to the West Coast of the United States. The journey takes them through a diverse range of landscapes, cities, and rural areas. Along the way, the author describes the people they meet, the challenges they face, and the natural beauty they encounter. Throughout the travelogue, Massey provides vivid descriptions of the American landscape, from the bustling cities to the vast expanses of the countryside. She also shares anecdotes about the people they encounter during their journey, offering insights into the customs, lifestyles, and regional differences of the various places they visit. The title, "It Might Have Been Worse," suggests that the journey was not without its difficulties and challenges, but the overall tone of the book is one of adventure and exploration. It reflects the spirit of early 20th-century travel and the excitement of discovering the diverse and vast country that is the United States. In essence, "It Might Have Been Worse" serves as both a travelogue and a historical snapshot of a time when cross-country road trips were a bold and exhilarating endeavor, showcasing the beauty and diversity of the American landscape.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length2 hrs 59 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1It Might
2I THE START
3II NEW YORK TO PITTSBURGH
4III OHIO AND DETOURS
5IV ON TO CHICAGO
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6V THROUGH THE DAIRY COUNTRY
7VI CLOTHES, LUGGAGE, AND THE CAR
8VII THE TWIN CITIES AND TEN THOUSAND LAKES
9VIII MILLIONS OF GRASSHOPPERS
10IX THE BAD LANDS—“NATURE’S FREAKIEST MOOD”
11X THE DUST OF MONTANA
12XI A WONDERLAND
13XII WESTWARD HO!
14XIII NEVADA AND THE DESERT
15XIV THE END OF THE ROAD
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