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Title:
A road trip into America's hidden heart [DAISY talking book] traveling the back roads, backwoods and back yards
Publication Date:
2017
Publication Information:
Jefferson City : Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library, 2017.
Physical Description:
1 computer laser optical disc (9 hrs., 15 min.) : sound, 4 3/4 in.
Abstract:
The author sets out on a 250,000 mile journey to discover the real America beyond the interstate. Real people, obscure places forgotten facts. He brings the unique culture of rural Missouri to life with a mixture of history, humor, and old fashioned storytelling.
General Note:
Digital audiobook in DAISY format.
Performers:
Narrated by: Keith Krueger.
Contents:
Truant -- Avenue of the greats -- Dinner table -- World's imagineer -- Blackjack, Zack and the bread rack -- Mawmaw's boy -- Best place to hide fried chicken -- Trumanity, saddles and lasting impressions -- Pontiacs and prairies, Copernicus and conflagration -- Toasters and Lucifer, scavengers and Carver -- Soldiers, Saints and sinners -- Ugly truth -- World peace -- Bleach on the streets -- Byrds, billiard balls and billionaires -- Towering, taking and mining -- Forward and backward -- Eminent domain -- One blob, two kings, hillbilly heaven and the klan -- Slick -- Bourbon and burgers and Bobs -- Lazy way out -- Tears, charm, chaos and upheaval -- Road by Gads Hill leads to Ellsinore -- Red's and Leong's, Anton and the King -- Tango and TB and unexpected joy -- Road less traveled -- First families, big bangs and whirlwinds -- Clown country -- Hill folk and chickens, rocks and rabbit heads -- Different kind of hunter -- Ghost of Dance Hall Cave -- America's mathematical middle -- Liquor, ghosts and ammo -- Star and a steak, four daughters and a card game -- Sub warfare, racism, Marxism and oysters -- Killers and carnies -- Worth the trip -- Higher power -- South by Southeast -- Pad of the heel -- Whuppin', a Gypsy and the wonder of lard.
Technical Details:
Full audio with structure.

System requirements: Internet access and an NLS authorized digital talking book player.
Language:
English
Audience:
Male narrator.
Holds: