The Western Flyer: Steinbeck’s Boat, The Sea of Cortez, and the Saga of Pacific Fisheries
Tuesday, November 28 2023
Russ Eagle reviews Kevin Bailey’s book about the legendary boat made famous by Steinbeck.
- Published in Books
75 Years Later, Steinbeck’s Western Flyer Returns to Monterey
Monday, November 13 2023
The fishing boat that took the author and his friend Ed Ricketts on their famous expedition to the Gulf of California in 1940 was pulled literally from the ocean floor for an eight-year, $7 million makeover. Recently, it returned to Monterey Harbor, ready to return to work. Listening to America's special Steinbeck correspondent, Russ Eagle, was there to cover the event.
- Published in Features
Exclusive! Inside John Steinbeck’s famous Travels with Charley Truck Camper, Rocinante
Tuesday, October 10 2023
Clay, was the featured speaker at The National Steinbeck Center’s 25th anniversary and wrangled a rare visit inside the writer’s famous rig.
- Published in Features