Westward hoboes : $b ups and downs of frontier motoring

"Westward Hoboes: Ups and Downs of Frontier Motoring" by Winifred Hawkridge Dixon is a true story about two adventurous women who drive a Cadillac through the early 20th-century Southwest, hoping to find new experiences and artistic ideas. The book shares their exciting journey with the reader, revealing the wild landscapes and the many cultures they discovered in Texas and other states. One of the women, the storyteller who co-owns the car, and Toby, a new driver with a talent for art, choose a car trip over a traditional train ride, filled with open-ended exploration. Although starting with great enthusiasm, they soon run into funny yet tough situations, as they get a real sense of what it was like driving in unfamiliar territory, giving the reader a taste of the comical and daring story to come.