It Might Have Been Worse: A Motor Trip From Coast To Coast

By Beatrice Larned Massey

Book Overview

A rollicking, rueful, and vividly observed coast to coast road trip that reads like a postcard from a vanished America It Might Have Been Worse is Beatrice Larned Massey s unforgettable account of an early motor age adventure. Massey s American travel memoir follows a historic motor journey across the United States in the early 20th century: a cross-country adventure of flat tires, unexpected hospitality, and the small disasters that become the best stories. Part travelogue, part personal diary, the narrative captures the spirit of automobile travel history and the thrill of discovering new landscapes, towns, and characters from a woman s perspective. This vintage travelogue is both an entertaining classic road trip narrative and a primary source for anyone interested in early 20th century travel and travel literature. Alpha Editions is proud to republish this Beatrice Larned Massey book after decades out of print. Restored for today s and future generations, this edition is not merely a reprint it is a collector s item and a cultural treasure, carefully prepared for readers of historic journey across America, women travel writers, and aficionados of automobile travel history. Whether you re a casual reader craving a charming cross-country adventure or a collector of classic travel writing, this restored historic motor journey belongs on your shelf. Dive into a singular slice of American travel memoir and the golden era of road travel.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9371770848
• ISBN13: 9789371770842
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"