In the spring of 1903, on a whim and a fiftydollar bet, dr. This film tells the hilarious story of the first transcontinental automobile trip, an adventure undertaken in 1903 by dr horatio nelson jackson. Americas first road trip get set for an adventure that marked a new era in america. Horatio nelson jackson march 25, 1872 january 14, 1955 was an american physician and automobile pioneer. Hear the all things considered program for june 7, 2006. In 1903 there were only 150 miles of paved roads in the entire nation and most people had never seen a horseless buggybut that did not stop horatio nelson jackson, a thirtyoneyearold vermont doctor, who impulsively bet fifty dollars that he. Subtitled america s first road trip, horatio s drive captures the remarkable odyssey of horatio nelson jackson, a doctor from vermont whoaccompanied by a former professional bicyclist and a bulldog named budhelmed the first trip from coast to coast in a car. Its subject is the first crosscountry automobile journey in the united states, which occurred during the summer of 1903.
Horatio nelson jackson set off from san francisco in a 20horsepower winton touring car hoping to become the first person to cross the united states in the newfangled horseless carriage. Travelling in a 20horsepower 1903 winton touring car with a driving partner and a bulldog named bud, jackson. Because of this, the film loses a bit of its dramatic punchthough it does appear to strive hard for accuracywhich is admirable. With keith david, tom hanks, adam arkin, tom bodett. A hundred years later, anyone can take a car and perform horatio s drive in a few days, but in 1903, there were about 150 miles of paved roads in the entire nation, and most of.
Horatio nelson jackson set off from san francisco in a 20horsepower winton touring car hoping to become the first person to cross the. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Americas first road trip dvd,get set for an adventure that marked a new era in america. Americas first road trip 2003 starring tom hanks on dvd and bluray. Americas first road trip and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Horatio nelson jackson set off from san francisco in a 20horsepower winton touring car hoping to become the first person to cross the united states in the newfangled. America s first road trip 2003 starring tom hanks on dvd and bluray. Jan 01, 2003 riding along with horacio jackson on the first american cross country road trip, 1903, with only 6% of roads paved, and the remaining fivethousand plus journey comprised of gravel roads, dirt roads, wagon trails, horse paths, and miles upon miles of no roads in sight, with a whole heap of mechanical breakdowns over a two month period that s. Riding along with horacio jackson on the first american cross country road trip, 1903, with only 6% of roads paved, and the remaining fivethousand plus journey comprised of gravel roads, dirt roads, wagon trails, horse paths, and miles upon miles of no roads in sight, with a whole heap of mechanical breakdowns over a two month period thats.
Jackson was possessed of a deep thirst for adventure, and his remarkable story chronicles the very beginning of the restless road trips that soon became a way of life in america. Horatios drive 1st american road tripaugies adventures. Horatio s drive is the first chapter in our nations great romance with the road. Horatio started out in san francisco on the first american road trip. While the disc does not include subtitles or multiple language options, it has been closed captioned in english. America s first road trip 2003the story of the first car trip across america from san francisco to new york before highways history m. The saga of horatio nelson jackson, the first man to cross the united states by automobilein 1903.
Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Horatio nelson jackson became the first person to drive an automobile across the continent. In 1903 there were only 150 miles of paved roads in the entire nation and most people had never seen a horseless buggybut that did. Display as images display as list make and model make and year year category importancerole date added new ones first episode appearance ep. Americas first road trip season 1, episode 5 tvg cc sd in the spring of 1903, on a whim and a fiftydollar bet, dr. Americas first road trip abridged by duncan, dayton, burns, ken, hanks, tom isbn. Americas first road trip 2003 james higgins 20091207. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rent ken burns movies and tv shows on dvd and bluray. Jun 07, 2006 hear the all things considered program for june 7, 2006. Ken burns s documentary celebrates the 100th anniversary of the first transcontinental road trip, one undertaken for the flimsiest of reasons. View images of jacksons car, a map of the trip, jackson himself, and sewall. Americas first road trip has been transferred to disc in its original fullframe aspect ratio of 1.
Horatios drive americas first road trip pbs america uk. America s first road trip get set for an adventure that marked a new era in america. Horatios drive is the first chapter in our nations great romance with the road. America s first road trip season 1, episode 1 america s first road trip. While this sounds like no big deal, this was 1903and cars were notoriously prone to breakdown. America s first road trip has been transferred to disc in its original fullframe aspect ratio of 1. In all, horatio s drive feels like a facsimile of the music for america s first road trip and it works as such, but there is no dust, dirt, or grit here, and one kind of wishes burns could have licensed the old 78s for some of these songs scratches and all. Share this video on facebook share this video on twitter. America s first road trip add to watchlist in the spring of 1903, on a whim and a fiftydollar bet, dr. Americas first road trip season 1, episode 1 americas first road trip. With 146 illustrations and 1 map from the hardcover edition. Get set for an adventure that marked a new era in america.
Horatio s drive is the first chapter in our nation s great romance with the road. Hear the all things considered program for february 23, 2005. Most people doubted that the automobile had much of a future. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Filmmaker ken burns presents the hilarious 1903 saga of the first transcontinental automobile trip. Subtitled americas first road trip, horatios drive captures the remarkable odyssey of horatio nelson jackson, a doctor from vermont whoaccompanied by a former professional bicyclist and a bulldog named budhelmed the first trip from coast to coast in a car. Americas first road trip whenever you need it and if you are confused about something when it comes to the work of the site, you can always contact our customer support representatives and get your answer.
Select state, alabama, alaska, american samoa, arizona, arkansas, california. What a wonderful documentary, unexpectedly entertaining. Americas first road trip, documentary, 2003 pictures provided by. Random house audio, a division of randhom house inc. Americas first road trip 1 by duncan, dayton, piercy, marge, burns, ken isbn.
Awardwinning filmmaker ken burns presents the hilarious 1903 saga of the first. In all, horatios drive feels like a facsimile of the music for americas first road trip and it works as such, but there is no dust, dirt, or grit here, and one kind of wishes burns could have licensed the old 78s for some of these songs scratches and all. Horatio nelson jackson set off from san francisco in a 20horsepower winton touring car hoping to become the first. The companion volume to the pbs documentary film about the firstand perhaps most astonishingautomobile trip across the united states.
Horatio nelson jacksons historic 1903 drive across the u. Smithsonian, national museum of american history, america on the move. Horatio nelson jackson made in 1903 in his horseless carriage. Americas first road trip 2003 10062003 us documentary 1h 40m user score. Americas first road trip dayton duncan, ken burns on. A hundred years later, anyone can take a car and perform horatios drive in a few days, but in 1903, there were about 150 miles of paved roads in the entire nation, and most of. In light of this, i love odd little documentaries like horatio s drive. Horatio s drive horatio s drive audiobook, by dayton duncan. Americas first road trip audiobook by ken burns, dayton duncan.
Horatio nelson jackson set off from san francisco in a 20horsepower winton touring car hoping to become the first person to cross the united states in the newfangled horseless. Download the free audible app to listen on your iphone, android, or windows. It tells an obscure story about a weird man who, on a lark, made a bet he could drive from san francisco to new york. Read more read less 2003 the american lives ii film project, llc p2003 random house, inc. Americas first road trip2003the story of the first car trip across america from san francisco to new york before highways history m.
Wonderful use of old footage, excellent narration by tom hanks. Crocker became the first people to drive an automobile across the united states. Ken burnss documentary celebrates the 100th anniversary of the first transcontinental road trip, one undertaken for the flimsiest of reasons. Americas first road trip add to watchlist in the spring of 1903, on a whim and a fiftydollar bet, dr. America s first road trip whenever you need it and if you are confused about something when it comes to the work of the site, you can always contact our customer support representatives and get your answer.