Description
In this vivid work of travel writing, Paul Theroux journeys through the American Deep South, traveling by car from South Carolina westward through Mississippi, Arkansas, and other states below the Mason-Dixon line. Along the way, he encounters communities shaped by economic hardship, racial history, religious traditions, and resilient local cultures, while also celebrating the region’s extraordinary music, food, and landscapes. Combining candid observation with thoughtful reflection, Theroux presents a complex portrait of a place marked by deep contradictions—both troubled and vibrant, divided and enduring.
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paperback
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published Jan 1, 2015
441 pages
ISBN: 9780544323520
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Details
First Published
2015
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Deep South by Paul Theroux.