Discovering America's Past: Customs, Legends, History & Lore of our Great Nation
Reader's Digestoffers a delightful and informative social history of the U.S. The folksy, anecdotal narrative profiles are a cornucopia of customs and traditions that have contributed to the American way of life. Chapters are devoted to a variety of topics, including the family, food and drink, leisure, education, business and industry, the Wild West, and country and city life. Brimming with an abundance of priceless vintage photographs, paintings, and engravings, this fascinating cultural potpourri is an ideal browsing item for library patrons.Margaret Flanagan