Surprising and delightfully engrossing, Americanon explores the true history of thirteen of the nation's most popular books. Overlooked for centuries, our simple dictionaries, spellers, almanacs, and how-to manuals are the unexamined touchstones for American cultures and customs. They sold tens of millions of copies and set out specific archetypes for the ideal American, from the self-made entrepreneur to the humble farmer. This 'distinctive and engaging' (Library Journal) work is American history as you've never encountered it before.
ISBN: | 9781524746643 |
Publisher: | Penguin Random House Group |
Imprint: | Penguin Books |
Published date: | 09 Jun 2022 |
DEWEY: | 973 |
DEWEY edition: | 23 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 432 |
Weight: | 338g |
Height: | 140mm |
Width: | 210mm |
Spine width: | 26mm |