| Description |
1 sound disc (65 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
NPR road trips.
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| Note |
Unabridged. |
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Compact disc. |
| Contents |
Introduction by Noah Adams -- Destination: time capsule -- Unraveling the story behind a big ball of twine -- Roadside attractions fading from landscape -- Riding Seattle's Space Needle -- Missile museum sparks Cold War memories -- Present at the creation: Burma Shave signs -- Backyard folk art thrives in Michigan -- Is there an age limit on road trips? -- Cypress Gardens, essence of Florida -- Preacher selling Elvis Museum on eBay -- At Velvet Museum, get in touch with Kitsch -- Finding faith along America's highways -- Blue Chevrolet. |
| Performer |
Hosted by Noah Adams. |
| Summary |
Noah Adams, boasting over thirty years broadcasting experience on National Public Radio, presents a collection of entertaining stories and informational experiences focused on America's roadside attractions, including such selections as Unraveling the story behind a big ball of twine; Backyard folk; Art thrives in Michigan; and At Velvet Museum, get in touch with kitsch. |
| Subject |
Kitsch -- Sound recordings.
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Roadside architecture -- Sound recordings.
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United States -- Description and travel -- Sound recordings.
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| Local Subject |
BOOKS ON COMPACT DISC.
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| Genre |
Radio programs.
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| Added Author |
Adams, Noah.
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National Public Radio (U.S.)
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| Added Title |
National Public Radio road trips |
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Roadside attractions |
| ISBN |
9781598878554 |
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1598878557 |
| Standard No. |
9781598878554 |
| Music No. |
797855 Highbridge Audio |
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