
audiobook
BY JULIAN STREET
TO MY FATHER
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
STEPPING WESTWARD
ABROAD AT HOME
CHAPTER I - STEPPING WESTWARD
CHAPTER II - BIFURCATED BUFFALO
CHAPTER III - CLEVELAND CHARACTERISTICS
CHAPTER IV - MORE CLEVELAND CHARACTERISTICS
CHAPTER V - DETROIT THE DYNAMIC
A breezy, eye‑opening tour through the bustling streets and quiet corners of early‑20th‑century America, this collection follows a curious traveler as he wanders from the glitter of New York’s cafés to the noisy docks of Chicago. With a witty, conversational voice, the narrator captures the quirks of city life—whether it’s the clatter of a bustling railway station, the hum of a newly‑motorized Detroit, or the surprising charm of a San Francisco tea‑time.
Interwoven with lively sketches, the essays drift from “gastronomic promenades” in Paris to the oddities of shipboard boredom, offering snapshots of ordinary moments that feel both timeless and freshly observed. Readers will enjoy the playful mix of humor and keen social commentary, as the author muses on everything from bustling marketplaces to the quiet contemplation of a city’s skyline. It’s a lively, pictorial diary that invites listeners to explore familiar places with fresh eyes.
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (705K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2011-04-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1879–1947
Best known for his witty travel writing and sharp social observations, this Chicago-born author moved easily between journalism, fiction, drama, and public commentary. His work often blends humor with an alert eye for how Americans lived, traveled, and entertained themselves in the early 20th century.
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