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100	1		_aMassey, Beatrice Larned
245	1	0	_aIt might have been worse
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2023-09-19
508			_aPeter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"It Might Have Been Worse: A Motor Trip from Coast to Coast" by Beatrice Larned Massey is a travel narrative written during the early 20th century. This engaging account chronicles Massey's ambitious journey across the United States, from New York City to San Francisco, in a newly purchased car. The book aims to serve not only as a road map and guide for fellow travelers but also to encapsulate the experiences and insights gained along the way, showcasing the diverse landscapes and cultures encountered throughout the expansive terrain. At the start of the narrative, Massey details her motivations for embarking on the trip, sparked by reading another travel book. She discusses her preparations and the emotional atmosphere surrounding the departure, emphasizing the excitement despite challenges such as lingering rain. Alongside her husband and two friends, the party navigates various detours, recounting the joys and frustrations of their motor journey. The opening sections set the stage for an adventure filled with camaraderie, humor, the beauty of American landscapes, and the inevitable bumps in the road—both literal and metaphorical. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cSan Francisco: Harr Wagner Publishing Co., 1920
653			_aUnited States -- Description and travel
653			_aAutomobile travel
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/itmighthavebeenw00massrich
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71685
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