{"product_id":"great-plains-9780312278502","title":"Great Plains","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGreat Plains by Ian Frazier - National Bestseller\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis national bestseller takes readers on an extraordinary journey across America's heartland. Ian Frazier traveled more than 25,000 miles up and down the vast Great Plains, creating a work that functions simultaneously as a travelogue, scholarly exploration, and western adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative guides readers from Sitting Bull's cabin to locations terrorized by Bonnie and Clyde, and to the Kansas farmhouse featured in Truman Capote's \u003ci\u003eIn Cold Blood\u003c\/i\u003e. Frazier's approach combines intrepidity with humor and genuine curiosity, revealing the authentic heart of the American West that most travelers only glimpse from 30,000 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes This Book Distinctive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than presenting a conventional travel guide, Frazier delivers an immersive exploration of the Great Plains region. The book documents the mythology, history, and contemporary reality of this often-overlooked American landscape. His writing style balances scholarly research with accessible storytelling, making complex regional history engaging for general readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Journey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 25,000-mile expedition covers the breadth of the Great Plains, from historical sites to abandoned structures that witnessed pivotal American moments. Frazier's observations capture both the physical geography and cultural significance of the region, offering readers insights into the area's role in shaping American identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIan Frazier is a frequent contributor to \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e and author of multiple acclaimed works including \u003ci\u003eOn the Rez\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFamily\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTravels in Siberia\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Fish's Eye\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDating Your Mom\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLamentations of the Father\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Cursing Mommy's Book of Days\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Montclair, New Jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Picador USA in paperback format, this edition makes Frazier's celebrated work accessible to readers seeking authentic perspectives on American regional history and travel literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIan Frazier\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eGreat Plains\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Fish's Eye\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOn the Rez\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFamily\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTravels in Siberia\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eDating Your Mom\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLamentations of the Father\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Cursing Mommy's Book of Days\u003c\/i\u003e. A frequent contributor to \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, he lives in Montclair, New Jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Picador USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680547049746,"sku":"9780312278502","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_82f8bed9-417e-4a4e-bad0-714acea3f5b5.jpg?v=1734922409","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/great-plains-9780312278502","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}