On the Fly!
Subtitle: Hobo Literature and Songs, 1879-1941
Publisher: PM Press
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 544
ISBN-13: 9781629635187
Subjects: Tramps; Tramps in literature
Description: The first anthology of its kind, On The Fly! collects dozens of stories, poems, songs, stories, and articles produced by hoboes to create an insider history of the subculture's rise and fall. Adrenaline-charged tales of train hopping, scams, and political agitation are combined with humorous and satirical songs, razor sharp reportage and unique insights into the lives of the women and men who crisscrossed America in search of survival and adventure. With little of the original memoirs, literature, and verse remaining in print, this collection, aided by a glossary of hobo vernacular and numerous illustrations and photos, provides a comprehensive and entertaining guide to the life and times of a uniquely American icon.