Riding with strangers
Elijah Wald
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Riding with strangers
Published
2006
Publisher
Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
Pages
239
ISBN-13
9781306033640
Description
This fascinating tale of the author's cross-country hitchhiking journey is a captivating look into the pleasures and challenges of the open road. As the miles roll by he meets businessmen, missionaries, conspiracy theorists, and truck drivers from all ages and ethnicities who are eager to open their car doors to a wandering stranger. This memoir uncovers the hidden reality that the United States remains hospitable, quirky, and as ready as ever to offer help to a curious traveler. Demonstrating how hitchhiking can be the ultimate in adventure travel—a thrilling exploration of both people and scenery—this guide also serves as a hitchhiker's reference, sharing the history behind this communal form of travel while touching on roadside lore and philosophy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Riding with strangers?
This edition of Riding with strangers has approximately 239 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Riding with strangers?
For most readers, Riding with strangers typically takes between 4h 59m and 3h 19m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 59,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 59m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 59,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Riding with strangers?
The estimated word count for Riding with strangers is approximately 59,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Riding with strangers?
Riding with strangers was written by Elijah Wald, Elijah Wald.
When was Riding with strangers published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.