Jackson and Bud's Bumpy Ride : America's First Crosscountry Automobile Trip

from debnance

Love this story! In 1903, Dr. Horatio Jackson made a bet that he could drive all the way across the United States in a horseless buggy in less than three months. Jackson hires a mechanic to go along on the ride with him and they set off.Remember what things were like then? No paved roads. No maps...

from sott3

In my opinion, I really enjoyed this historical fiction tale because of the adventurous plot, and descriptive language. The plot is organized with a beginning, middle and end. There is clear conflict throughout Jackson and Buds cross-country adventure when their car breaks down more than once, th...

from debnance

Love this story! In 1903, Dr. Horatio Jackson made a bet that he could drive all the way across the United States in a horseless buggy in less than three months. Jackson hires a mechanic to go along on the ride with him and they set off.Remember what things were like then? No paved roads. No maps...

from sott3

In my opinion, I really enjoyed this historical fiction tale because of the adventurous plot, and descriptive language. The plot is organized with a beginning, middle and end. There is clear conflict throughout Jackson and Buds cross-country adventure when their car breaks down more than once, th...