The Longest Road: Overland in Search of America, from Key West to the Arctic Ocean

by Philip Caputo

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"The Longest Road" by Philip Caputo is a travelogue that chronicles the author's 4-month journey from Key West, Florida to the Arctic Ocean in Alaska. Caputo describes his experiences traveling by car through various states, meeting locals, and exploring national parks along the way. The book also touches on American history, politics, and culture, as well as the impact of climate change on the environment. Through his journey, Caputo reflects on the meaning of American identity and what it means to be an American in modern times.

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