Lonesome Road: The Way Of Life Of A Hobo (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163135846)

Lonesome Road: The Way of Life of a Hobo is a book written by Thomas Minehan that provides a detailed and insightful look into the life of a hobo. The book is based on the author's personal experiences as a hobo, as well as interviews with other hobos and research into the history of hobo culture.The book explores the various aspects of hobo life, including the challenges of living on the road, the unique culture and language of hobos, and the relationships between hobos and the wider society. Minehan also delves into the reasons why people become hobos, the different types of hobos, and the role of the hobo in American history.Throughout the book, Minehan provides vivid descriptions of the hobo lifestyle, from the daily routines of begging and scavenging for food to the dangers of riding freight trains and the camaraderie of hobo camps. He also discusses the ways in which hobos have adapted to changing times, from the decline of the railroad industry to the rise of the modern homeless population.Overall, Lonesome Road is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on a little-known subculture and provides a unique perspective on American history and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas Minehan
ISBN-10: 1163135844
ISBN-13: 9781163135846
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 68
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.14d