The Hardest, Longest Race

From Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Eric Moskowitz, The Hardest, Longest Race recounts the dramatic first coast-to-coast automobile race in U.S. history, highlighting the grit and determination of drivers facing challenging terrains, mechanical failures, and sabotage. Set against the backdrop of a burgeoning American automotive industry in 1909, the story captures the rivalry among pioneering carmakers and the race to prove the durability of the Model T. This engaging narrative blends history, ambition, and the spirit of innovation at a pivotal moment in America’s transformation.