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A Road Running Southward

Following John Muir's Journey through an Endangered Land

by Dan Chapman ...

Narrated by Eric Altheide ...

Unabridged

7 hours 37 min

In 1867, John Muir set out on foot to explore the botanical wonders of the South, keeping a detailed journal of his adventures as he traipsed from Kentucky southward to Florida. One hundred and fifty years later, on a similar whim, veteran Atlanta reporter Dan Chapman recreated Muir's journey to see for himself how nature has fared since Muir's time. Channeling Muir, he uses humor, keen ... Read more

$28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In 1867, John Muir set out on foot to explore the botanical wonders of the South, keeping a detailed journal of his adventures as he traipsed from Kentucky southward to Florida. One hundred and fifty years later, on a similar whim, veteran Atlanta reporter Dan Chapman recreated Muir's journey to see for himself how nature has fared since Muir's time. Channeling Muir, he uses humor, keen
... Read more
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Best. State. Ever.

A Florida Man Defends His Homeland

by Dave Barry ...

Narrated by Dick Hill ...

Unabridged

4 hours 47 min

A brilliantly funny exploration of the Sunshine State from the man who knows it best: Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times-bestselling author Dave Barry. We never know what will happen next in Florida. We know only that, any minute now, something will. Every few months, Dave Barry gets a call from some media person wanting to know, "What the hell is wrong with Florida?" Somehow, the state's ... Read more

$21.97 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A brilliantly funny exploration of the Sunshine State from the man who knows it best: Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times-bestselling author Dave Barry. We never know what will happen next in Florida. We know only that, any minute now, something will. Every few months, Dave Barry gets a call from some media person wanting to know, "What the hell is wrong with Florida?" Somehow, the state's
... Read more
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A Concise History of Florida

by James C. Clark ...

Narrated by Roman Howell ...

Unabridged

6 hours 28 min

A quick overview of the Sunshine State's fascinating past.In 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León first set foot on Florida's east coast. The land he discovered was a geographic anomaly so distinctive that one day, centuries later, astronaut Neil Armstrong would say that Florida was the first shape on earth he recognized on his return from a visit to the moon.This unique state has witnessed ... Read more

$28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A quick overview of the Sunshine State's fascinating past.In 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León first set foot on Florida's east coast. The land he discovered was a geographic anomaly so distinctive that one day, centuries later, astronaut Neil Armstrong would say that Florida was the first shape on earth he recognized on his return from a visit to the moon.This unique state has witnessed
... Read more
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Walk Ride Paddle

A Life Outside

by Tim Kaine ...

Narrated by Tim Kaine ...

Unabridged

12 hours 28 min

Read by the author.A compelling account of one man’s journey across hundreds of miles of Virginia wilderness and a moving testament to the optimistic spirit of America, Walk Ride Paddle provides an unseen glimpse into a life outside.In 2019, Tim Kaine—Virginia senator and former Democratic vice presidential candidate—commemorated both his sixtieth birthday and his twenty-fifth year in public ... Read more

$38.99 CAD

Read by the author.A compelling account of one man’s journey across hundreds of miles of Virginia wilderness and a moving testament to the optimistic spirit of America, Walk Ride Paddle provides an unseen glimpse into a life outside.In 2019, Tim Kaine—Virginia senator and former Democratic vice presidential candidate—commemorated both his sixtieth birthday and his twenty-fifth year in public
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Touring Through Alabama: Discover the Beauty and Adventure in the Heart of Dixie

by Bob Guerrero ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

2 hours

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Travel through the enchanting state of Alabama and immerse yourself in its rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking natural landscapes. From the bustling city of Birmingham to the picturesque Gulf Coast, Alabama offers a diverse range of attractions and activities for every type of traveler.Begin your journey in the state capital of Montgomery, ... Read more

$5.50 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Travel through the enchanting state of Alabama and immerse yourself in its rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking natural landscapes. From the bustling city of Birmingham to the picturesque Gulf Coast, Alabama offers a diverse range of attractions and activities for every type of traveler.Begin your journey in the state capital of Montgomery,
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Arkansas Adventures: Discovering the Hidden Gems of The Natural State

by Elton Ayers ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 4 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This comprehensive travel guide highlights the best places and activities that this Southern state has to offer, ensuring that you make the most of your visit to Arkansas. From the stunning Ozark Mountains to the lush forests of the Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking, camping, fishing, and wildlife watching ... Read more

$5.50 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This comprehensive travel guide highlights the best places and activities that this Southern state has to offer, ensuring that you make the most of your visit to Arkansas. From the stunning Ozark Mountains to the lush forests of the Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking, camping, fishing, and wildlife watching
... Read more
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The Ultimate Guide to Dollywood

Your Guide to the Best Rides, Restaurants, and Attractions at Dollywood

by Erin Browne ...

Narrated by Amanda Stribling ...

Series series Unofficial Dollywood
Unabridged

5 hours 44 min

A must-have for Dolly Parton fans everywhere, this unofficial guide features 100 of the must-try restaurants, iconic rides and attractions, and important landmarks at Dollywood and its sister parks.Dollywood is a unique and incredible theme park that’s best known for its amusement park thrills, traditional Smoky Mountain inspiration, and, of course, insight into namesake and owner Dolly Parton. ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

A must-have for Dolly Parton fans everywhere, this unofficial guide features 100 of the must-try restaurants, iconic rides and attractions, and important landmarks at Dollywood and its sister parks.Dollywood is a unique and incredible theme park that’s best known for its amusement park thrills, traditional Smoky Mountain inspiration, and, of course, insight into namesake and owner Dolly Parton.
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Sea Stories

Galveston and Beyond

by Alvin L. Sallee, Michael J. Leahy Jr. ...

Narrated by Joan Benavidez Sallee ...

Unabridged

6 hours 13 min

What happens when you take a professor and sprinkle on some old salt seafarer? It’s a recipe for an engrossing narrative of the sea and those who have made it their lives work. Welcome aboard as we hit the decks, load the cargo, sail out and bring back sea stories full of adventure and glory. ... Read more

$23.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

What happens when you take a professor and sprinkle on some old salt seafarer? It’s a recipe for an engrossing narrative of the sea and those who have made it their lives work. Welcome aboard as we hit the decks, load the cargo, sail out and bring back sea stories full of adventure and glory.
... Read more
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Confederates in the Attic

Dispatches from the Unfinished Civil War

by Tony Horwitz ...

Narrated by Michael Beck ...

Abridged

5 hours 59 min

When prize-winning war correspondent Tony Horwitz leaves the battlefields of Bosnia and the Middle East for a peaceful corner of the Blue Ridge Mountains, he thinks he's put war zones behind him. But awakened one morning by the crackle of musket fire, Horwitz starts filing front-line dispatches again this time from a war close to home, and to his own heart.Propelled by his boyhood passion for the ... Read more

$16.00 CAD

When prize-winning war correspondent Tony Horwitz leaves the battlefields of Bosnia and the Middle East for a peaceful corner of the Blue Ridge Mountains, he thinks he's put war zones behind him. But awakened one morning by the crackle of musket fire, Horwitz starts filing front-line dispatches again this time from a war close to home, and to his own heart.Propelled by his boyhood passion for the
... Read more
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Dispatches from Pluto

Lost and Found in the Mississippi Delta

by Richard Grant ...

Narrated by Shaun Grindell ...

Unabridged

10 hours 10 min

In Dispatches from Pluto, adventure writer Richard Grant takes on “the most American place on Earth”—the enigmatic, beautiful, often derided Mississippi Delta.Richard Grant and his girlfriend were living in a shoebox apartment in New York City when they decided on a whim to buy an old plantation house in the Mississippi Delta. Dispatches from Pluto—winner of the Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize—is ... Read more

$37.99 CAD

In Dispatches from Pluto, adventure writer Richard Grant takes on “the most American place on Earth”—the enigmatic, beautiful, often derided Mississippi Delta.Richard Grant and his girlfriend were living in a shoebox apartment in New York City when they decided on a whim to buy an old plantation house in the Mississippi Delta. Dispatches from Pluto—winner of the Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize—is
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Under Magnolia

A Southern Memoir

by Frances Mayes ...

Narrated by Frances Mayes ...

Unabridged

9 hours 46 min

A lyrical and evocative memoir from Frances Mayes, the Bard of Tuscany, about coming of age in the Deep South and the region’s powerful influence on her life.The author of three beloved books about her life in Italy, including Under the Tuscan Sun and Every Day in Tuscany, Frances Mayes revisits the turning points that defined her early years in Fitzgerald, Georgia. With her signature style and ... Read more

$24.00 CAD

A lyrical and evocative memoir from Frances Mayes, the Bard of Tuscany, about coming of age in the Deep South and the region’s powerful influence on her life.The author of three beloved books about her life in Italy, including Under the Tuscan Sun and Every Day in Tuscany, Frances Mayes revisits the turning points that defined her early years in Fitzgerald, Georgia. With her signature style and
... Read more
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Wild & Wonderful (and Paranormal) West Virginia

by Denver Michaels ...

Narrated by Denver Michaels ...

Unabridged

4 hours 26 min

Mothman. Sheepsquatch. The Flatwoods Monster. A vegetable man with psychic powers. Unexplained creatures---some of the most bizarre ever witnessed---lurk in the forested hills and dark hollows of the Mountain State.A haunted and abandoned amusement park sits atop an ancient burial ground. A mysterious tribe of "moon-eyed" people were annihilated long ago and haunt the land. A Shawnee chief was ... Read more

$9.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Mothman. Sheepsquatch. The Flatwoods Monster. A vegetable man with psychic powers. Unexplained creatures---some of the most bizarre ever witnessed---lurk in the forested hills and dark hollows of the Mountain State.A haunted and abandoned amusement park sits atop an ancient burial ground. A mysterious tribe of "moon-eyed" people were annihilated long ago and haunt the land. A Shawnee chief was
... Read more
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Traveler's Dream, A: 5,000 Adventures to Experience in All 50 States

by Marlon Beasley ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 14 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of America with "A Traveler's Dream: 5,000 Adventures to Experience in All 50 States." This comprehensive guide unveils a treasure trove of extraordinary adventures waiting to be discovered in every corner of the United States.From the vibrant cities of New York and Los Angeles to the awe ... Read more

$5.94 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of America with "A Traveler's Dream: 5,000 Adventures to Experience in All 50 States." This comprehensive guide unveils a treasure trove of extraordinary adventures waiting to be discovered in every corner of the United States.From the vibrant cities of New York and Los Angeles to the awe
... Read more
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William Stanek's New River Gorge

A Literary Field Guide to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

by The Editors of Our American National Parks ...

Series Audiobook 20 - Beautiful America 250th and Counting
Unabridged

3 hours 33 min

New River Gorge is a landscape of descent. Roads begin high. Trails move toward cliffs and water. Industrial history occupies the same steep ground now read as wild scenery. The bridge spans the gorge in seconds; understanding the place takes longer. William Stanek's New River Gorge connects rim, river, forest, sandstone, overlooks, old road corridors, walking, climbing landscapes, railway and ... Read more

$20.69 CAD

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New River Gorge is a landscape of descent. Roads begin high. Trails move toward cliffs and water. Industrial history occupies the same steep ground now read as wild scenery. The bridge spans the gorge in seconds; understanding the place takes longer. William Stanek's New River Gorge connects rim, river, forest, sandstone, overlooks, old road corridors, walking, climbing landscapes, railway and
... Read more
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William Stanek's Florida

A Literary Field Guide to Florida National Parks & Scenic Sites

by The Editors of Our American National Parks ...

Series Audiobook 8 - Beautiful America: National Parks & Scenic Journeys
Unabridged

4 hours 26 min

Florida's great protected landscapes are organized by water. Freshwater moves south through wetlands. Mangroves hold the coast. Reefs lie beyond shore. Islands require boats. Heat, storms, insects, tide, shallow sea, and immense flatness create a travel world unlike the mountain-centered national-park imagination. William Stanek's Florida connects the Everglades, reef and bay country, island parks ... Read more

$20.69 CAD

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Florida's great protected landscapes are organized by water. Freshwater moves south through wetlands. Mangroves hold the coast. Reefs lie beyond shore. Islands require boats. Heat, storms, insects, tide, shallow sea, and immense flatness create a travel world unlike the mountain-centered national-park imagination. William Stanek's Florida connects the Everglades, reef and bay country, island parks
... Read more
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Spying on the South

An Odyssey Across the American Divide

by Tony Horwitz ...

Narrated by Tony Horwitz, Mark Deakins ...

Unabridged

17 hours 11 min

The New York Times-bestselling final book by the beloved, Pulitzer-Prize winning historian Tony Horwitz.With Spying on the South, the best-selling author of Confederates in the Attic returns to the South and the Civil War era for an epic adventure on the trail of America's greatest landscape architect. In the 1850s, the young Frederick Law Olmsted was adrift, a restless farmer and dreamer in ... Read more

$34.00 CAD

The New York Times-bestselling final book by the beloved, Pulitzer-Prize winning historian Tony Horwitz.With Spying on the South, the best-selling author of Confederates in the Attic returns to the South and the Civil War era for an epic adventure on the trail of America's greatest landscape architect. In the 1850s, the young Frederick Law Olmsted was adrift, a restless farmer and dreamer in
... Read more
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Feet on the Street

Rambles Around New Orleans

by Roy Blount Jr. ...

Narrated by Paul Boehmer ...

Unabridged

3 hours 45 min

“Betcha I can tell ya / Where ya / Got them shoooes. / Betchadollar, / Betchadollar, / Where ya / Got them shoooes. / Got your shoes on your feet, / Got your feet on the street, / And the street’s in Noo / Awlins, Loo- / Eez-ee-anna. Where I, for my part, first ate a live oyster and first saw a naked woman with the lights on. . . . Every time I go to New Orleans I am startled by something.”So ... Read more

$17.50 CAD

“Betcha I can tell ya / Where ya / Got them shoooes. / Betchadollar, / Betchadollar, / Where ya / Got them shoooes. / Got your shoes on your feet, / Got your feet on the street, / And the street’s in Noo / Awlins, Loo- / Eez-ee-anna. Where I, for my part, first ate a live oyster and first saw a naked woman with the lights on. . . . Every time I go to New Orleans I am startled by something.”So
... Read more
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Witch Queens, Voodoo Spirits, and Hoodoo Saints

A Guide to Magical New Orleans

by Denise Alvarado ...

Narrated by Karen Chilton ...

Unabridged

6 hours 54 min

A magical mystery tour of the extraordinary historical characters that have defined the unique spiritual landscape of New OrleansNew Orleans has long been America’s most magical city, inhabited by a fascinating visible and invisible world, full of mysteries, known for its decadence and haunted by its spirits. If Salem, Massachusetts is famous for its persecution of witches, New Orleans is ... Read more

$23.75 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A magical mystery tour of the extraordinary historical characters that have defined the unique spiritual landscape of New OrleansNew Orleans has long been America’s most magical city, inhabited by a fascinating visible and invisible world, full of mysteries, known for its decadence and haunted by its spirits. If Salem, Massachusetts is famous for its persecution of witches, New Orleans is
... Read more
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Hidden History of Everglades City & Points Nearby

by Maureen Sullivan-Hartung ...

Narrated by Nikki Zakocs ...

Unabridged

3 hours 6 min

Discover this collection of quirky and fun stories about the history of Everglades City.Drawing from the author's time as a reporter for the Everglades City Echo, this book will chronicle lesser-known stories about the area. The book discusses the original pioneer families of Everglades City, and the time when this city was the governing center of Collier County. It goes on to chronicle colorful ... Read more

$19.22 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover this collection of quirky and fun stories about the history of Everglades City.Drawing from the author's time as a reporter for the Everglades City Echo, this book will chronicle lesser-known stories about the area. The book discusses the original pioneer families of Everglades City, and the time when this city was the governing center of Collier County. It goes on to chronicle colorful
... Read more
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The Great Psychedelic Armadillo Picnic

A "Walk" in Austin

by Kinky Friedman ...

Narrated by Kinky Friedman ...

Abridged

2 hours 14 min

Kinky Friedman, the original Texas Jewboy, takes us on a rollicking, rock-and-rolling tour of his favorite city: Austin.Maybe you want to know which restaurant President Bush rates as his favorite Austin burger joint. Or maybe you want a glimpse of Willie Nelson’s home life (hint: Willie plays a lot of golf). Perhaps you want to get the best view of the Mexican free-tail bats as they make their ... Read more

$12.95 CAD

Kinky Friedman, the original Texas Jewboy, takes us on a rollicking, rock-and-rolling tour of his favorite city: Austin.Maybe you want to know which restaurant President Bush rates as his favorite Austin burger joint. Or maybe you want a glimpse of Willie Nelson’s home life (hint: Willie plays a lot of golf). Perhaps you want to get the best view of the Mexican free-tail bats as they make their
... Read more
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William Stanek's Blue Ridge, Smokies & Southern Appalachia

A Literary Field Guide to Blue Ridge, Smokies & Southern Appalachia National Parks & Scenic Sites

by The Editors of Our American National Parks ...

Series Audiobook 6 - Beautiful America: National Parks & Scenic Journeys
Unabridged

4 hours 20 min

In the Southern Appalachians, the road can become part of the landscape. Ridges lengthen. Fog takes away views and gives back atmosphere. Forests change with elevation. Rivers cut across mountain structure. Old communities, parkways, gaps, valleys, waterfalls, and overlooks turn movement itself into interpretation. William Stanek's Blue Ridge, Smokies & Southern Appalachia connects Great Smoky ... Read more

$20.69 CAD

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In the Southern Appalachians, the road can become part of the landscape. Ridges lengthen. Fog takes away views and gives back atmosphere. Forests change with elevation. Rivers cut across mountain structure. Old communities, parkways, gaps, valleys, waterfalls, and overlooks turn movement itself into interpretation. William Stanek's Blue Ridge, Smokies & Southern Appalachia connects Great Smoky
... Read more
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Oh, Florida!

How America’s Weirdest State Influences the Rest of the Country

by Craig Pittman ...

Narrated by Mike Chamberlain ...

Unabridged

13 hours 38 min

Oh, Florida! To some people, it’s a paradise. To others, it's a punch line. As Oh, Florida! shows, it's both of these and, more important, it's a Petri dish, producing trends that end up influencing the rest of the country. Without Florida there would be no NASCAR, no Bettie Page pinups, no Glenn Beck radio rants, no USA Today, no "Stand Your Ground," . . . you get the idea.To outsiders, Florida ... Read more

$35.72 CAD

Oh, Florida! To some people, it’s a paradise. To others, it's a punch line. As Oh, Florida! shows, it's both of these and, more important, it's a Petri dish, producing trends that end up influencing the rest of the country. Without Florida there would be no NASCAR, no Bettie Page pinups, no Glenn Beck radio rants, no USA Today, no "Stand Your Ground," . . . you get the idea.To outsiders, Florida
... Read more
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All the Agents and Saints

Dispatches from the US Borderlands

by Stephanie Elizondo Griest ...

Narrated by Frankie Corzo ...

Unabridged

13 hours 5 min

After a decade of chasing stories around the globe, intrepid travel writer Stephanie Elizondo Griest followed the magnetic pull home—only to discover that her native South Texas had been radically transformed in her absence.Ravaged by drug wars and barricaded by an eighteen-foot steel wall, her ancestral land had become the nation’s foremost crossing ground for undocumented workers, many of whom ... Read more

$32.15 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

After a decade of chasing stories around the globe, intrepid travel writer Stephanie Elizondo Griest followed the magnetic pull home—only to discover that her native South Texas had been radically transformed in her absence.Ravaged by drug wars and barricaded by an eighteen-foot steel wall, her ancestral land had become the nation’s foremost crossing ground for undocumented workers, many of whom
... Read more
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Moon U.S. Civil Rights Trail

A Traveler's Guide to the People, Places, and Events that Made the Movement

by Deborah D. Douglas ...

Narrated by Deborah D. Douglas, Rebecca Lee, Bree Newsome Bass ...

Series series Travel Guide
Unabridged

17 hours 42 min

The U.S. Civil Rights Trail offers a vivid glimpse into the story of Black America's fight for freedom. From witnessing eye-opening landmarks to celebrating triumph over adversity, experience a tangible piece of history with Moon U.S. Civil Rights Trail.Flexible Itineraries: Travel the entire trail through the South, or take shorter trips with chapters on Charleston, Birmingham, Jackson, Memphis, ... Read more

$50.99 CAD

The U.S. Civil Rights Trail offers a vivid glimpse into the story of Black America's fight for freedom. From witnessing eye-opening landmarks to celebrating triumph over adversity, experience a tangible piece of history with Moon U.S. Civil Rights Trail.Flexible Itineraries: Travel the entire trail through the South, or take shorter trips with chapters on Charleston, Birmingham, Jackson, Memphis,
... Read more

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