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Uncommon Carriers,New
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What John McPhee's books all have in common is that they are about real people in real places. Here, at his adventurous best, he is out and about with people who work in freight transportation.Over the past eight years, John McPhee has spent considerable time in the company of people who work in freight transportation. Uncommon Carriers is his sketchbook of them and of his journeys with them. He rides from Atlanta to Tacoma alongside Don Ainsworth, owner and operator of a sixtyfivefoot,eighteenwheel chemical tanker carrying hazmats. McPhee attends shiphandling school on a pond in the foothills of the French Alps, where, for a tuition of $15,000 a week, skippers of the largest ocean ships refine their capabilities in twentyfoot scale models. He goes up the 'tightassed' Illinois River on a'towboat' pushing a triple string of barges, the overall vessel being 'a good deal longer than the Titanic.' And he travels by canoe up the canalandlock commercial waterways traveled by Henry David Thoreau and his brother, John,in a homemade skiff in 1839.Uncommon Carriers is classic work by McPhee, in prose distinguished, as always, by its author's warm humor, keen insight, and rich sense of human character.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Uncommon Carriers'? A: 'Uncommon Carriers' explores the world of freight transportation through the experiences and stories of real people who work in this industry.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Uncommon Carriers'? A: The author of 'Uncommon Carriers' is John McPhee, a renowned writer known for his insightful prose and engaging storytelling.
- Q: What type of book is 'Uncommon Carriers'? A: 'Uncommon Carriers' is categorized as an essay collection, blending narrative nonfiction with personal observations.
- Q: How many pages does 'Uncommon Carriers' have? A: 'Uncommon Carriers' consists of 256 pages, offering readers a thorough exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Uncommon Carriers'? A: 'Uncommon Carriers' was published on May 16, 2006.
- Q: Is 'Uncommon Carriers' available in hardcover? A: 'Uncommon Carriers' is available in hardcover binding, making it a durable addition to any book collection.
- Q: What can readers expect from John McPhee's writing style in 'Uncommon Carriers'? A: Readers can expect warm humor, keen insights, and a rich portrayal of human character in McPhee's writing style.
- Q: Is 'Uncommon Carriers' suitable for readers interested in transportation or logistics? A: 'Uncommon Carriers' is particularly suitable for readers interested in transportation, logistics, and the human stories behind these industries.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Uncommon Carriers'? A: 'Uncommon Carriers' is available in its First Edition.
- Q: Are there any specific journeys featured in 'Uncommon Carriers'? A: 'Uncommon Carriers' features several journeys, including a ride on a chemical tanker and experiences at ship-handling school in the French Alps.