In 2017, professional runner Rickey Gates ran 3,700 miles across
the continental United States with just a small backpack and an
anthropologist's curiosity to discover the divided America in which
we live. In the book Cross Country, Gates documents this epic
experience from South Carolina to San Francisco,
sharingfirst-person essays, interviews, and over 200 photographs of
the ordinary and extraordinary people and places he saw along the
way. While Gates delivers unparalleled insight into the extreme
athletic and mental challenge of this transcontinental run, running
is not the core focus of Cross Country -it is a story of the
remarkable people across the United States who we would otherwise
never meet. * A photographic travelogue that follows along Rickey
Gates's run across the country, and the individuals who live in it
* Filled with portraits, landscapes, and collages of towns and
communities that most people have never seen * From South Carolina
to San Francisco, the five-month-long run covers 3,700 miles of
hiking trails, rivers, and roads. Gates slept in the rain, carried
meager possessions on his back, ran through the night, endured
mental and physical challenges, and survived on a staple of gas
station hot dogs and Pop Tarts. Delivering a patchwork portrait of
America, Gates's captivating story captures the spirit of our
country-that grit, determination, and compassion are qualities that
can unite us all. * Perfect gift for runners, hikers, and lovers of
the outdoors, as well as fans of travelogues, photography, and
photo-journalism * A great pick for those who loved Humans of New
York by Brandon Stanton, The Oregon Trail: A New American Journey
by Rinker Buck, and A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on
the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson. * A unique perspective of the
United States
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