Great American Stuff: People, Places and Products That Make Us Happy to Live in America

ISBN-13: 9781888952575 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 304 str.

R. L. Jones; Ray Jones

Opis

One of the most compelling and delightful popular culture anthologies published in decades, this volume tells the story of Ivory Soap and the Model-T Ford, probes the intricate glories of Navajo rugs and Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, and celebrates the genius of Benny Goodman and Humphrey Bogart. Uniquely organized, it romps in a whimsical stream-of-consciousness manner through more than 250 of our country's finest products, richest traditions, and most inspiring people. Line drawings throughout.