The Traveling Chautauqua: Cultural Caravans in Early 20th Century America - Perfect for History Buffs & Road Trip Enthusiasts

I'm fascinated by the circuit Chautauqua movement of the early 1900s, and this book has been a joy to read. It's well-researched, filled with wonderful photos, and highly readable. The author obviously loves the subject. I find myself getting emotional over certain excerpts or depictions - because really it was a wonderful time in American history. I'm so grateful the author chose to write this book with such care and enthusiasm. (And a very big Thank You to the author for not disparaging - as other Chautauqua books do - the quirky and charming film by Elvis Presley, who was the inspiration guiding my initial interest in the subject of the circuit Chautauqua. If it weren't for his film, I'd never have discovered that important moment in history, or this book.)