... nomadic families came upon harsh, dry deserts and lush valleys; they lived gruelingly out of automobiles or simply out of quality government camps. Living out of a truck while on the road caused many problems for the Joads as well as all other travelers, such as sickness and often death. When darkness fell, they pitched their tents wherever they could stop, most frequently ... cold water, showers, washtubs, and even flushing toilets. The inhabitants governed themselves and held dances each Saturday night. The boxcar camp provided a roof over each family's head in a small boxcar. Lastly, ...

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