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Footloose in America : Dixie to New England / Bud Kenny.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: North Charleston, South Carolina : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, c2015Description: 341 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781511570954
  • 1511570954
Other title:
  • Dixie to New England
  • Foot loose in America
Subject(s): Summary: "A vagabond poet, a businesswoman, and a mule all walk into a bar. Great beginning for a joke, right? But this is actually one of the many true adventures that middle-aged newlyweds Bud and Patricia Kenny experience on their two-and-a-half-year trek across America. Leaving Arkansas with their trusty mule, Della, the three companions start walking east. Their final destination? The coast of Maine. But first they must endure dangerous weather, find miscellaneous jobs along the way, and engage with a fascinating array of people - all while navigating the day -to-day necessities of traveling on foot. Della pulls a pack cart that generates electricity and opens as a stage. In the spirit of the old traveling medicine shows, they stop and entertain folks along the way. But instead of pushing pills and potions, Bud performs and peddles his poetry. Footloose in America is the story of their journey. Catch an extraordinary glimpse of America and discover just how possible your craziest dream might be." -- p. [4] of cover.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Have you ever dreamed of leaving everything behind and taking off to see the world?

After completing an eight-thousand-mile walking trek from Pennsylvania, through Oregon, and on to Arkansas in his twenties, Bud Kenny wanted nothing more than to do it all again-but this time with his wife. The only problem was he couldn't find a woman who wanted to hike across America with him...until he met and married Patricia.

Footloose in America follows the fifty-something newlyweds as they leave their home in Arkansas and start walking toward Maine. All they bring with them is their mule, Della, who pulls an electricity-generating wagon that converts into a stage upon which Bud performs his poetry.

A tale of true love and extraordinary adventure, this unique travel memoir reveals a one-of-a-kind view of American culture. From the Amish people's perspective on what our excessively high-tech society overlooks to immigration issues as seen from a migrant worker's vantage point, the Kennys stumble across a colorful cast of characters throughout their incredible journey.

More than simply inviting you to read about their unforgettable experiences, the Kennys' story will inspire you to pursue your own dreams-and discover the adventure that waits for you.

"A vagabond poet, a businesswoman, and a mule all walk into a bar. Great beginning for a joke, right? But this is actually one of the many true adventures that middle-aged newlyweds Bud and Patricia Kenny experience on their two-and-a-half-year trek across America. Leaving Arkansas with their trusty mule, Della, the three companions start walking east. Their final destination? The coast of Maine. But first they must endure dangerous weather, find miscellaneous jobs along the way, and engage with a fascinating array of people - all while navigating the day -to-day necessities of traveling on foot. Della pulls a pack cart that generates electricity and opens as a stage. In the spirit of the old traveling medicine shows, they stop and entertain folks along the way. But instead of pushing pills and potions, Bud performs and peddles his poetry. Footloose in America is the story of their journey. Catch an extraordinary glimpse of America and discover just how possible your craziest dream might be." -- p. [4] of cover.

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