Kipling in the West 1889

This audiobook delves into Rudyard Kipling's journey from India to England in 1889, highlighting his travels through Japan, San Francisco, Portland, Vancouver, Yellowstone National Park, and Salt Lake City. Using excerpts from From Sea to Sea: Letters of Travel, it showcases Kipling's sharp wit and observational commentary on American life, while also reflecting the imperial attitudes of his time. Listeners will gain a unique perspective on the early days of the cities he visited and the beginnings of Yellowstone, all through Kipling's lens as he navigates the landscape of 19th century America.