Overview
The Van Dwellers: A Strenuous Quest for a Home by Albert Bigelow Paine recounts an early 20th-century experiment in alternative living. Long before #vanlife became a social media trend, Paine embarked on a humorous and challenging road trip, seeking a life beyond the constraints of traditional city and town life. Part travelogue, part memoir, this engaging narrative details the ups and downs of camping and van dwelling across the United States. More than just a historical record of a bygone era, "The Van Dwellers" offers timeless insights into the human desire for freedom and adventure. With a generous dose of wry humor, Paine chronicles the unexpected trials and simple joys of life on the open road. This republication preserves the original text, allowing readers to experience the journey exactly as it was first presented, capturing the spirit of early automotive travel and the allure of a nomadic existence. A charming and insightful look at a unique quest for home and self-discovery.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
- | Author: Albert Bigelow Paine
- | Publisher: Anson Street Press
- | Publication Date: Mar 28, 2025
- | Number of Pages: 00090 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1023219484
- | ISBN-13: 9781023219488
