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SUMMARY=> Robert Pirsig Zen Art Motorcycle Maint.

Celebrate: Robert Pirsig’s July1968 Motorcycle Trek

SUMMARY=>Experts & Readers Provide Guidance

SUMMARY=>SpecialStudies Zen Art Motorcycle Maint

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SUMMARY=>“Pirsig Pilgrims”&“Fellow ZMM Travelers”

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These 12 Photos were taken by Robert Pirsig’s very own camera, as he Chris, Sylvia and John made that 1968 epic voyage upon which The Travel Narrative for Mr Pirsig’s ‘‘Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance‘‘ (ZMM) book was based. Taken in 1968 along what is now known as ‘‘The ZMM Book Travel Route ‘‘ each photo scene is actually ‘‘Written-Into ‘‘ Mr. Pirsig’s book => ‘‘Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance‘‘ (ZMM)

Author Robert Pirsig’s Own 12 Color Photos, Of His 1968 ZMM Travel Route Trip: Each Is Written-Into His ZMM Book. AFTER the 5 Albums Cones Up, Read & ClickOn 2nd Down.

Each of the 832 photographs in these Four Albums show a scene described in the book ‘‘Zen and Art of Motorcycle Maintenance‘‘. Each photo was especially researched and photographed along the ZMM Route to show a specific ZMM Book Travel Description Passage: This passage is shown in quote marks below the respective photo. As you look at each of these photos, you will be viewing scenes similar to those that author Pirsig, Chris, and the Sutherlands might have seen, on that epic voyage, upon which the book ‘‘Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance‘‘ was based. Thus it is, that these 832 photographs are ‘‘A Color Photo Illustrated Zen and Art of Motorcycle Maintenance‘‘. Indeed ‘‘A Photo Show Book‘‘ for ZMM. Sights & Scenes Plus Full Explanation.

My ZMM Travel Route Research Findings, Are A Page-By-Page, Color Photo Illustrated ZMM. AFTER the 5 Albums Cones Up, Read & ClickOn Top Album.

Each of these 28 photos are Full Circle Panorama Photos Seven-Feet-Wide. They were taken along the Travel Route of the book ‘‘Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance‘‘. They show a 360 degree view, made by stitching together eight photos. These Panoramic Photos, complement and add to those of my Photo Album ABOVE named => ‘‘A Color Photo Illustrated ZMM Book, With Travel Route Sights & Scenes Explained‘‘.

ZMM Travel Route Research PANORAMIC PHOTOS 7ft wide! Henry Gurr, 2002 ZMM Research Trip. AFTER the 5 Albums Cones Up, Read & ClickOn 2nd Down.

This album shows what I saw on my RETURN trip home (San Francisco California to Aiken South Carolina), Summer 2002. These 55 photos were taken along the Route of the “1849er’s Gold Rush to California” (In Reverse Direction). After I completed my ZMM Research, I RETURNED home by way of the Route of the ‘49’s Gold Rush. This route included the route of the “California Gold Rush Trail” (in Nevada & California), as well as portions of the Oregon Trail' all the way into Missouri. These 1849er’s Travel Route Photos, were taken AFTER I took those Photos shown in the above Album named “A Color Photo Illustrated ZMM Book, With Travel Route Sights & Scenes Explained”.

Henry Gurr’s 2002 Research Photos: California Gold Rush Trail & Oregon Trail. AFTER the 5 Albums Cones Up, Read & ClickOn 3rd Down.

Each of these seven 360 degree Full Circle Panoramic Photos were taken along the route of the Gold Rush ‘1849’ers from Missouri to California. Each is 7 foot wide! These Panorama Photos complement and add to those of my Photo Album above named => "Henry Gurr’s Research Photos: California Gold Rush Trail & Pioneer Oregon Trail". AFTER the 5 Albums Cones Up, Read & ClickOn Top Album.

California Gold RushTrail & Pioneer Oregon Trail PANORAMIC PHOTOS 7ft wide! Henry Gurr, 2002 ZMM RETURN Trip. AFTER the 5 Albums Cones Up, Read & ClickOn Top Album.

Enjoy 225 Photos of Flowers & Red Wing Blackbirds Along the ZMM Route. This Album of Color Photos shows every Flower and Red Wing Blackbird (RWBB) that I could “get within my camera sights!!” This was done in honor of the ZMM Narrator's emphasis of Flowers and Redwing Blackbirds in the book “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance”. I was very surprised to find RWBB's the entire travel route from Minneapolis to San Francisco.

In Honor of ZMM Narrator’s Emphasis: 225 Color Photos of ZMM Travel Route Flowers & Red Wing Blackbirds. AFTER the 5 Albums Cones Up, Read & ClickOn 5th Down.

These 165 photos show ‘‘Tourist Experiences’‘ the ZMM Traveler may have along the ZMM Route.

My 2002 ZMM Travel Route Experience: By Henry Gurr ZMMQ Site Master. AFTER the 5 Albums Cones Up, Read & ClickOn 3rd Down.

Starting Monday 19 July 2004, Mark Richardson traveled the ZMM Route, on his trusty Jakie Blue motorcycle. Mark made these 59 interesting photographs of what he saw along the way. As he toured, he pondered his own life destiny (past present future), and sought to discover his own deeper personal meaning of the book “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance”.

Mark Richardson’s 19 July 2004, ZMM Route Trip & Photo Journal. AFTER the 5 Albums Cones Up, Read & ClickOn 5th Down.

The former home (~1968) of John and Sylvia Sutherland, at 2649 South Colfax Ave, Minneapolis MN, shown in 18 photos. Despite John's quite negative disparaging statements in ZMM, about their home back in Minneapolis, this same house, shown in these photos, looks to us like a wonderful, beautiful home along a very nice, quiet, shady street, in a perfectly fine Minneapolis Neighborhood!

John & Sylvia Sutherland of “The ZMM Book”: 18Potos Of Former Minneapolis Home>2649 South Colfax Ave, AFTER the 5 Albums Cones Up, Read & ClickOn 4th Down.

A 36 Photo Tour of Two University of South Carolina Buildings: a) Etherredge Performing Arts Center Lobby + b) Ruth Patrick Science Education Center, some of which show “Built In Educational Displays

Site Master Henry Gurr's Campus: Photos Of Two Buildings (of 32 total), University of South Carolina Aiken. AFTER the 5 Albums Cones Up, Read & ClickOn 2nd Down.

A 105 Photo Tour of Science Building
At The University of South Carolina Aiken, Aiken SC.
Also showing a) Flowers & Exotic Plants In The Greenhouse
And b) The Rarely Seen Equipment Service Room & Dungeon.
Site Master Henry Gurr's Campus: Photos Of Science Building, One (of 32 total Buildings) At The University of South Carolina Aiken. AFTER the 5 Albums Comes Up, Read & ClickOn 5th Down.

IThese 15 photos show persons & scenes, related to how we got this ZMMQ WebSite going, back in ~2002. Included are "screen captures" of our software systems in use. A few of these photos show the screen views of what we were “looking at,” some including brief notes & hints on how to get around some of the problems we experienced.

Software We Used ~2002, In Creating and Maintaining This ZMMQ WebSite: Illustrated & Explained. AFTER the 5 Albums Cones Up, Read & ClickOn Top Albun.

Photos of Faculty, Administrators, and Students who were at Montana State College ~ 1956-1960. These persons, especially Sarah Vinke, were faculty (or colleagues of) ZMM author Robert Pirsig, during his teaching (1959 – 1961), as Professor of English, at Montana State College, Bozeman MT.

1947-60: Photos of MSC Faculty & Sarah Vinke (Vinki Vinche Finche Finch)

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This is an explanation of the menu section titled: Information & Essays: Pirsig Pilgrims & Fellow ZMM Route Travelers

Summary of Contents for this Section

In my search for the "Historical Locations of the Sights and Scenes" of the book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig (ZMM), I have discovered a number of people who have actually traveled to a few of the physical locations mentioned in the book and even a few “Pirsig Pilgrims” who have traveled the entire ZMM Route! This page presents both the sidebar items and an explanation thereof from under the heading line, telling you what the link you're going to will be, and why you should go there!

A) The Origin of the term “Pirsig Pilgrim” from Sitemaster Henry Gurr’s presentation at the first MOQ (Meta-Physics of Quality) Conference in Liverpool, England, 2005.
http://venturearete.org/ResearchProjects/ProfessorGurr/Documents/ZMMFactual#PirsigPilgrim

B) Tina DeWeese on ZMM Zen Awareness Appreciation
An email from Tina DeWeese, daughter of Robert and Gennie DeWeese soon after my visit to their home in the summer of 2002.
http://venturearete.org/ResearchProjects/ProfessorGurr/Documents/TinaDeWeese

C) “In the Footsteps or Bike-Tire Tracks... My Trip to Interview Gennie and Bob De Weese”
An essay by Thomas J. Steele, S.J. -, Regis University, Denver. CO. Father Steele is coauthor of the Guidebook to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance(GZMM) with Ronald L. DiSanto, a book which is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
http://venturearete.org/ResearchProjects/ProfessorGurr/Documents/TripInterviewDeWeese

D) Zen and Now: On the Trail of Robert Pirsig and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Motorcycle enthusiast Mark Richardson’s 2004 ZMM trip is recounted in his book Zen and Now. The following link will direct you to some photos from this trip.

http://venturearete.org/ResearchProjects/ProfessorGurr/Documents/AlternativesZmm#Richardson

E) Sept 12th, 2008 episode of NPR’s ONPOINT with Tom Ashbrook featuring guests Mark Richardson and Ron DiSanto on an hour-long call-in radio show. Audio download and streaming. Comments on website.
http://onpoint.wbur.org/2008/09/12/zen-and-now

F) “The Trip West: My Travels in the Land of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance”
An essay by Vernon Pedersen, Professor of American History. American University in Bulgaria.
http://venturearete.org/ResearchProjects/ProfessorGurr/Documents/TheTripWest

G) “Life is Like a Swift Mountain Stream”
An essay by Rosemary Bradford Grant, Retired History and Humanities Teacher, Monett High School, Monett, MO and Adjunct Professor, University of Missouri-Kansas City.
http://venturearete.org/ResearchProjects/ProfessorGurr/Documents/LifesSwiftMountainSt

H) Zen and the Last Hurrah II
Kiwi motorcycle trekkers “The Last Hurrah” tackle the ZMM Route in the summer of 2006 on the same make of bikes as in ZMM.
http://venturearete.org/ResearchProjects/ProfessorGurr/Documents/TheLastHurrahII

I) Jim Williams of Charleston,SC traveled part of the ZMM Route in 2001.
Here is his email to me including two photos and commentary on the ZMM Route in Montana.
http://venturearete.org/ResearchProjects/ProfessorGurr/Documents/JimWilliams

J) ZMM Stories & Oral Histories
Here you will find anecdotes and stories readers have sent to me about their encounters with ZMM author Robert Pirsig and what has been said in his famous book.
http://venturearete.org/ResearchProjects/ProfessorGurr/Documents/ZmmOralHistory

K) "Coast to Coast Through Early 19th-Century England"
“Every road trip is a narrative. “ Interesting article by Verlyn Klinkenborg on cross-country travel .
http://venturearete.org/ResearchProjects/ProfessorGurr/Documents/TravelScenes

L) Sitemaster Henry Gurr’s ZMM Experience and his ZMM Travel Guide]] for the would-be Pirsig Pilgrim, linked below in order – the top link is the ZMM trip, the second the guide itself.
Also available on the sidebar menu on left under ZMM Route.
http://venturearete.org/ResearchProjects/ProfessorGurr/Documents/HsgZmm02Trip
http://venturearete.org/ResearchProjects/ProfessorGurr/Documents/ZMMTravelGuide

NOTE: you will notice that the sidebar menu at the left has all the same links as you will see at the menu items of this section, explained above, titled Information & Essays: Pirsig Pilgrims & Fellow ZMM Route Travelers

If you have traveled the "Lands of ZMM"
If you would like to submit an essay for consideration to be places on these web pages, or have other information to share, do not hesitate to contact me at the addresses below:

Webmaster for This Website Is:

Henry S. Gurr
Professor of Physics Emeritus
University of South Carolina Aiken
471 University Parkway
Aiken SC 29801
Email: henryg**aiken.sc.edu

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