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Spying on the South
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Last discussed Aug 8, 2026
A book by Tony Horwitz that recreates Frederick Law Olmsted's horseback journey through the antebellum South, published as Horwitz's last book.
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Ryan Holiday · Aug 8, 2026
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Both involve journeying, but Ryan calls Spying on the South a book recreating Olmsted's horseback ride through the South.
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Both involve journeying, but Ryan calls Spying on the South a book recreating Olmsted's horseback ride through the South.
Ryan Holiday
"Tony Horwitz wrote another book where he recreates the journey. It's his last book and it's called Spying on the South. Also amazing."
Companion/recreation of Frederick Law Olmsted's horseback journey through Texas
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Used for: Understanding America through historical travel narrative; companion to Frederick Law Olmsted's Texas journey
Praised: Recreates a historic American journey; provides a glimpse of America right be...
vs: Companion/recreation of Frederick Law Olmsted's horseback journey through Texas
"Tony Horwitz wrote another book where he recreates the journey. It's his last book and it's called Spying on the South. Also amazing."
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