Description: Back Roads and Better Angels by Francis S. Barry Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description "Enlightening and inspiring." - Walter Isaacson"Barry probes the American soul, finding its biases, but also, nurtured by its complicated past, our better angels - with an opportunity to move forward." - Ken BurnsBringing together two of Americas unifying loves - road trips and Abraham Lincoln - Frank Barry takes readers on a thought-provoking journey into the heart of our democracy and the soul of our country"Enlightening and inspiring." - Walter Isaacson"Barry probes the American soul, finding its biases, but also, nurtured by its complicated past, our better angels - with an opportunity to move forward." - Ken BurnsBringing together two of Americas unifying loves - road trips and Abraham Lincoln - Frank Barry takes readers on a thought-provoking journey into the heart of our democracy and the soul of our countryA year into his marriage and having never driven an RV, Frank and his wife Laurel set out from New York City in a Winnebago to drive the nations first transcontinental route, the Lincoln Highway, which zigzags through small towns and big cities from Times Square to San Francisco.Using the spirit of Abraham Lincoln to guide them across the land, they hope to see more clearly what holds the country together - and how we can keep it together, even amidst political divisions have grown increasingly rancorous, bitter, and exhausting.Along the way, Frank and Laurel meet Americans whose personal experiences help humanize the nations divisions, and they encounter historical figures and events whose legacies are still shaping our sense of national identity and the struggles over it.This unforgettable journey is full of what makes any great road trip memorable and enjoyable- music, conversation, and laughter. By the end, readers will have a clearer picture of how we have arrived at a period that carries echoes of the Civil War era, and - using Lincoln as a guide - where the path forward lies. Author Biography Francis S. Barry is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist and member of the editorial board covering national affairs. He served as chief speechwriter to Mayor Michael Bloomberg during the 2020 presidential campaign and in New Yorks City Hall, where he also helped lead a variety of government and election reform initiatives. He is the author of The Scandal of Reform and holds degrees from the University of Notre Dame and New York University. Details ISBN 1586423886 ISBN-13 9781586423889 Title Back Roads and Better Angels Author Francis S. Barry Format Hardcover Year 2024 Pages 640 Publisher Steerforth Press GE_Item_ID:160472007; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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Book Title: Back Roads and Better Angels : a Journey Into the Heart of American Democracy
Number of Pages: 640 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Steerforth Press
Topic: United States / 21st Century, Essays & Travelogues, Civics & Citizenship
Publication Year: 2024
Item Height: 1.9 in
Genre: Travel, Political Science, History
Item Weight: 29.5 Oz
Author: Francis S. Barry
Item Length: 9.3 in
Item Width: 6.2 in
Format: Hardcover