Winnebago nation : the RV in American culture / James B. Twitchell.

There are close to 8.5 million RVs on the U.S. highways and roads today, and if you are a man in your fifties, there is a good chance you have owned or are about to own a recreational vehicle. Winnebago Nation is a light-hearted look at the culture and industry behind the yearning to spend the night...

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Main Author: Twitchell, James B., 1943- (Author)
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Language:English
Published: New York : Columbia University Press, [2014]
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