A mixture of travelogue and personal narrative, James Conaway's smart, informative essays offer an insightful depiction of his journeys between Washington, D.C., and Big Sur, California, as he tries to understand what has become of the places, people and traditions that were once so precious. Incorporating the voices of cowboys, real estate agents, activists and many others, he raises vital questions about the merits of sprawling development and progress'.'
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A mixture of travelogue and personal narrative, James Conaway's smart, informative essays offer an insightful depiction of his journeys between Washington, D.C., and Big Sur, California, as he tries to understand what has become of the places, people and traditions that were once so precious. Incorporating the voices of cowboys, real estate agents, activists and many others, he raises vital questions about the merits of sprawling development and progress'.'