Intro: Imagine a journey where each mile traverses whispering tales of the past, where the road itself becomes a living narrative of American history. Such is the allure of the National Road, a pathway cherished by modern travelers for its scenic beauty and rich heritage. Today, adventurers relish the experience of driving along this historic route, finding solace in its time-honored charm and the echoes of bygone eras. Through an exploration of why travelers delight in using the National Road today, it becomes evident that its appeal transcends mere transportation, offering a profound connection to the essence of America's past and present. Body: Travelers cherish the National Road today for its scenic vista that invokes a sense of awe and wonder. In Back in Time: The National Road, the author Vivaldi describes the picturesque landscapes encountered along the journey, such as rolling hills covered in a patchwork of autumnal hues. This imagery transports the reader to the very heart of the road, where every curve reveals a new tableau of natural beauty, enticing travelers to pause and immerse themselves in the splendor of the moment. …show more content…
As the author recounts in the same text, “ancient stone bridges and weathered mile markers are silent witnesses to centuries of human massage”. These remnants of the past serve as poignant reminders of the countless individuals who once traversed this route, leaving inedible marks on the landscape. Through these tangible connections to history, travelers on the National Road today are afforded a unique opportunity to commune with the ghosts of America's past, gaining insight into the trials and triumphs that have shaped the
Discoveries can embody experiences of uncovering the unknown for the first time, which can often broaden and question the knowledge that we already own, as well as challenge the values we possess. In Simon Nasht’s documentary “Frank Hurley: The Man Who Made History (2004),” Hurley captures images on expeditions such as the Douglas Mawson and the Ernest Shackleton which allowed him to illustrate the beauty of nature as well as to display the harsh reality he faced when trying to capture these images. On the other hand, Robert Frost’s poem, “Road Not Taken” (1920) is metaphorical for the decisions individuals are faced with
Harrison Scott Key, who was published in Best Travel Writing 2014, wrote about his travels on one of America’s infamous modes of transportation, the Greyhound Bus. In “Fifty Shades of Greyhound”, Key begins his memoir by recalling the first time he had ever ridden on a greyhound. He wanted to go see West Yellowstone, Montana and despite his friends questioning his sanity and his mother believing that he will die, he left. The narrator returned several days later, promising his mother he would never do anything like that again, eighteen years later he broke that promise. He begins his essay in a Greyhound station in Savannah.
... of Scenery: Travel Writing from Southern Appalachia, 1840-1900. Knoxville: University of Tennessee, 2004. Print.
Two of America’s early tourist destinations in the nineteenth century were Niagara Falls and the Catskill Mountain area. This essay will mainly focus on Frederic Church’s personal contributions to the development of a national identity, and the tourism industry, in relation to these destinations in the midst of expansion throughout America. Through paintings and lithographic reproductions, the American and European public became increasingly aware of the magnificent beauty of America’s unique landscapes, along with the growing phenomenon of scenic touring.2
Could you imagine traveling the United States in just your specially made camper and the only company you have is your pet? John Steinbeck, the author of "Travels with Charley" wrote about his 1960's road trip about visiting multiple states. "What are Americans like today?"; that was the question that started his journey. His travels began in Long Island, New York, then he followed the outer border of the United States; from Maine to the Northwest. After he traveled to the Pacific Northwest, he went to Salinas Valley in California then across Texas, and through the Deep South. Finally after that 10,000 mile journey, he made is back safe and sound to New York.This rough and long trip included: meeting new people, exploring, and visiting different states.
Abbott, Carol, Virginia Anderson, et al. The American Journey A History of the United States. 6. River: Pearson Education, 2011. Print.
17 Mar 2014. 123helpmeeditors. “Symbolism in ‘A Worn Path’.” 123helpme. N.p., n.d. Web.
Welty, Eudora. "A Worn Path." Custom Literature Reader: ENC 1102. Eds. C.J. Baker, Roberta Sampere, and Christine
During the 1930’s at the time of desperation and hardship people were affected by economic conditions that were beyond their control. These conditions brought about hunger, loss of homes, and lack of jobs. At the height of The Great Depression there were more than 250, 000 teenagers living on the road in America (Uys.,Lovell., 2005). Riding the Rails vividly shares the lives and the experiences of then youths who rode the rails or trains, as teenagers. Some left home to escape poverty or troubled families and others left because it seemed like it would be a great adventure. Teenagers who were new to the rails had high hopes of where their journeys would take them.
About half-way between West Egg and New York the motor road hastily joins the railroad and runs beside it for a quarter of a mile, so as to shrink away from a certain desolate area of land. This is a valley of ashes---a fantastic farm where ashes grow like wheat into ridges and hills and grotesque gardens, where ashes take the forms of houses and chimneys and rising smoke and finally, with a transcendent effort, of men who move dimly and already crumbling through the powdery air. Occasionally a line of grey cars cr...
We began with the typical touristy attractions; the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Soho, Central Park, and shopping. We had been planning this trip for months and had poured over every detail. From the time the plane landed, we were living by a minute-to-minute schedule. This was a well organized trip and The Great White Way was not on the agenda. Or so we thought.
In analyzing and comparing symbolism, form, and style of the literary work “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost and the short story of “A Worn Path” by Eudora, Welty I ask so what is the symbolic discovery that gives the reader new ideas, connecting experiences, considering deeper insights, and coming to conclusions with harmonious delight? Although we all have ‘roads’ or ‘paths’ to take on our journey in life it is in how we handle the experience; and what we gain from those life journeys that will either enrich our life or be our demise. I intend to show that detail in the short story gives us a more precise imagery giving a lead to our imagination than that of the poem. The Symbolism in both brings to light a positive message each in its own rhythm and to each individual reader a metaphor and food for life.
Wills, Chuck, Destination America: The People and Cultures That Created a Nation. New York: DK Publishing, 2005. Print.
Optimism. The Optimism. Good luck. Unreliable cars. Christopher Klein, in his 2012 book, "The First Great American Road Trip," uses all of these to develop his story.
As I began to walk this trail, I began to recollect the days of when I was a kid playing in the woods, the birds chirping and the squirrels running free. The trees interlocking each other as if I am walking through a tunnel with the smell of fresh pine and a hint of oak all around me; a hint of sunshine every now and then is gleaming down on the beat path. This path is not like your ordinary path, it has been used quite some time, as if hundreds of soldiers have marched this very path.