Who Was Levi Strauss? - Who Was?

How did an immigrant who sold sewing supplies in New York City reinvent himself in the American West by creating the most iconic pair of pants in the world? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!As a young working-class German immigrant, Levi Strauss left his family's dry goods business in New York City to journey out west for the California Gold Rush. Only Levi wasn't looking for gold -- he wanted to provide the miners with sturdy clothes to wear while they worked in the dusty river beds. His solution? Blue jeans -- pants made of strong denim fabric -- which have become one of the most beloved and fashionable clothing items in the world. Who Was Levi Strauss? follows the remarkable journey of this American businessman, and takes a look at how one man and a pair of pants changed fashion and the world forever.

ISBN:	9780448488561
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Imprint:	Penguin Workshop
Published date:	01 Mar 2021
DEWEY:	338.7687116092
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	112
Weight:	122g
Height:	135mm
Width:	194mm
Spine width:	10mm

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