by Tony Horwitz
First published 2002
Pulitzer-winning journalist Tony Horwitz embarks on a quixotic journey to trace the footsteps of forgotten explorers and pioneers who ventured into the American wilderness centuries ago. Armed with a thirst for adventure and a trove of obscure historical records, he sets out to rediscover the stories of those who braved the unknown, from colonial-era settlers to 19th-century gold prospectors. Dodging treacherous terrain and unearthing long-buried secrets, Horwitz paints a vivid portrait of America's frontier spirit and the intrepid souls who helped shape its destiny.
Genres: biography, history, adventure, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, quixotic-journey
Setting: Oceania
480 pages · Paperback · ALLEN & UNWIN