Horatio's Drive: America's First Road Trip Audiobook

" Enjoyed this audio version narrated by Dayton Duncan, Ken Burns, and Tom Hanks. Now I want the (paper) book for photos and maps! "

" Interesting story, but not a riveting account nor one of the most momentous events in American history. "

" Ken Burns collected a pretty good story. I enjoyed it thoroughly. Horatio was a true adventurer, though one wouldn't think of a car trip as an adventure in the same way today. "

" This was a book I picked up hurriedly from the library, and loved! It is the story of the first man to drive from coast to coast in the United States. It allowed me to picture life at the turn of the century in a way I had never thought of before. "

" Really fun to know that I am truly American in my enjoyment of a road trip. Horatio Jackson's indomitable and wholly optimistic attitude was impressive. Even more fun for me...I get to go see his car (on display at the Smithsonian) soon. "

" i haven't seen the documentary yet, but the book was really good. an interesting story of the first cross country drive. it was amazing to read of Horatio's progress despite how ill-prepared he was, and how well prepared his competitors were. "

" First Road trip EVER across America. H. N. Jackson does it in about 2 months. Few roads, lots of breakdowns, lots of guts. Very interesting account. "

" I listened this as we drove across the country - possibly the world's best book on CD for travelers! Informative, witty and filled with road trip misadventures. "

" Very interesting telling of a story I previously knew nothing about. A quick read or listen that highlights the first cross-country road trip. "

" Enjoyed reading about what roads were like even for horse and buggy to use it is hard to imagine taking a trip alone or even as a family. Compared to today folks had so little support - we are spoiled compared to their lives. "

" I think I watched the documentary based on this book and this journey awhile ago. Still a great read of a fanciful real life tale. I can't think of a better subject matter in that it really captures the spirit of the highway even before highways. "

" Great "road trip" book... the original, first ever, road trip across the US in 1903, done on a lark and a $50 bet. I really enjoyed it. "

" The audio book was entertaining and a good listen to and from work. Easy to follow for those that listen to audio-books during their daily commute. Total of 3 c.d.s and well produced. "

" Very enjoyable, and I hope to find the film the authors made. This was very well researched, and the photos added texture to the writing. "

" Road trip across America in 1903, long before any hint of highway or McDonald's. All in response to a $50 bet. Determination and pluck are never to be underestimated. "

" Ken Burns collected a pretty good story. I enjoyed it thoroughly. Horatio was a true adventurer, though one wouldn't think of a car trip as an adventure in the same way today. "

" Fascinating account of America’s first transcontinental road trip. The pictures add a great deal to the text, as does the mere idea of a bespectacled bulldog going along for the ride. "

" Very enjoyable, and I hope to find the film the authors made. This was very well researched, and the photos added texture to the writing. "

" Interesting story, but not a riveting account nor one of the most momentous events in American history. "

" Enjoyed reading about what roads were like even for horse and buggy to use it is hard to imagine taking a trip alone or even as a family. Compared to today folks had so little support - we are spoiled compared to their lives. "

" Road trip across America in 1903, long before any hint of highway or McDonald's. All in response to a $50 bet. Determination and pluck are never to be underestimated. "

" This was a book I picked up hurriedly from the library, and loved! It is the story of the first man to drive from coast to coast in the United States. It allowed me to picture life at the turn of the century in a way I had never thought of before. "

" First Road trip EVER across America. H. N. Jackson does it in about 2 months. Few roads, lots of breakdowns, lots of guts. Very interesting account. "

" i haven't seen the documentary yet, but the book was really good. an interesting story of the first cross country drive. it was amazing to read of Horatio's progress despite how ill-prepared he was, and how well prepared his competitors were. "

" Enjoyed this audio version narrated by Dayton Duncan, Ken Burns, and Tom Hanks. Now I want the (paper) book for photos and maps! "