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Author: John Beckman Publisher: Vintage ISBN: 0345803779 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 434
Book Description
Here is an animated and wonderfully engaging work of cultural history that lays out America’s unruly past by describing the ways in which cutting loose has always been, and still is, an essential part of what it means to be an American. From the time the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, Americans have defied their stodgy rules and hierarchies with pranks, dances, stunts, and wild parties, shaping the national character in profound and lasting ways. In the nation’s earlier eras, revelers flouted Puritans, Patriots pranked Redcoats, slaves lampooned masters, and forty-niners bucked the saddles of an increasingly uptight middle class. In the twentieth century, fun-loving Americans celebrated this heritage and pushed it even further: flappers “barney-mugged” in “petting pantries,” Yippies showered the New York Stock Exchange with dollar bills, and B-boys invented hip-hop in a war zone in the Bronx. This is the surprising and revelatory history that John Beckman recounts in American Fun. Tying together captivating stories of Americans’ “pursuit of happiness”—and distinguishing between real, risky fun and the bland amusements that paved the way for Hollywood, Disneyland, and Xbox—Beckman redefines American culture with a delightful and provocative thesis. (With black-and-white illustrations throughout.)
Author: John Beckman Publisher: Vintage ISBN: 0345803779 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 434
Book Description
Here is an animated and wonderfully engaging work of cultural history that lays out America’s unruly past by describing the ways in which cutting loose has always been, and still is, an essential part of what it means to be an American. From the time the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, Americans have defied their stodgy rules and hierarchies with pranks, dances, stunts, and wild parties, shaping the national character in profound and lasting ways. In the nation’s earlier eras, revelers flouted Puritans, Patriots pranked Redcoats, slaves lampooned masters, and forty-niners bucked the saddles of an increasingly uptight middle class. In the twentieth century, fun-loving Americans celebrated this heritage and pushed it even further: flappers “barney-mugged” in “petting pantries,” Yippies showered the New York Stock Exchange with dollar bills, and B-boys invented hip-hop in a war zone in the Bronx. This is the surprising and revelatory history that John Beckman recounts in American Fun. Tying together captivating stories of Americans’ “pursuit of happiness”—and distinguishing between real, risky fun and the bland amusements that paved the way for Hollywood, Disneyland, and Xbox—Beckman redefines American culture with a delightful and provocative thesis. (With black-and-white illustrations throughout.)
Author: John Beckman Publisher: Vintage ISBN: 0307908186 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 432
Book Description
Here is an animated and wonderfully engaging work of cultural history that lays out America’s unruly past by describing the ways in which cutting loose has always been, and still is, an essential part of what it means to be an American. From the time the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, Americans have defied their stodgy rules and hierarchies with pranks, dances, stunts, and wild parties, shaping the national character in profound and lasting ways. In the nation’s earlier eras, revelers flouted Puritans, Patriots pranked Redcoats, slaves lampooned masters, and forty-niners bucked the saddles of an increasingly uptight middle class. In the twentieth century, fun-loving Americans celebrated this heritage and pushed it even further: flappers “barney-mugged” in “petting pantries,” Yippies showered the New York Stock Exchange with dollar bills, and B-boys invented hip-hop in a war zone in the Bronx. This is the surprising and revelatory history that John Beckman recounts in American Fun. Tying together captivating stories of Americans’ “pursuit of happiness”—and distinguishing between real, risky fun and the bland amusements that paved the way for Hollywood, Disneyland, and Xbox—Beckman redefines American culture with a delightful and provocative thesis. (With black-and-white illustrations throughout.)
Author: Teri Witkowski Publisher: American Girl Publishing Incorporated ISBN: 9781593695811 Category : Handicraft for girls Languages : en Pages : 0
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Girls can play games, create crafts, and solve puzzles about Molly! This book is filled with activities and punch-out projects inspired by Molly's stories - girls can make a patriotic paper garland, race to the finish in Molly's Lend-a-Hand Board Game, solve sticker sudoku puzzles, play word games, and much more. It's perfect for rainy days, car trips, slumber parties, and any time a girl just needs a little fun.
Author: Jodi Goldberg Publisher: American Girl Publishing Incorporated ISBN: 9781593696160 Category : Handicraft for girls Languages : en Pages : 0
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Girls can play games, create crafts, and solve puzzles about Felicity! This book is filled with activities and punch-out projects inspired by Felicity's stories' girls can make hanging hearts, race to the finish in Felicity's Ballroom Board Game, solve sticker sudoku puzzles, play word games, and much more. It's perfect for rainy days, car trips, slumber parties, and any time a girl just needs a little fun.
Author: Erin Falligant Publisher: American Girl Publishing Incorporated ISBN: 9781593695972 Category : Girls Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Looking for fun ways to unwind? This book is full of spa secrets for you and your friends to try, including face masks, massage, hair helpers, and body mists. Pamper your friends with a cool spa party!
Author: Paul E. Kennedy Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486276961 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 8
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This colorful and reusable stencil collection introduces youngsters (as well as craftworkers looking for new ideas) to six intriguing Southwest Indian tribal designs. Adapted from handmade craft items such as fabrics, pottery, and basketware, the pre-cut patterns strikingly depict authentic Pueblo lizard and bird motifs, anthropomorphic designs of the Navajo and Hopi tribes, and more.
Author: John Margolies Publisher: Bulfinch Press ISBN: 9780821223512 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 126
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Explores the novelty of road signs, ghost towns, theme parks, aquariums and other tourist attractions that grace American highways and towns
Author: Teri Witkowski Publisher: American Girl Publishing Incorporated ISBN: 9781593695729 Category : Handicraft for girls Languages : en Pages : 0
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Girls can play games, create crafts, and solve puzzles about Kit! This book is filled with activities and punch-out projects inspired by Kit's stories--girls can make mini paper lanterns, race to the finish in Kit's Can-Do Board Game, solve sticker sudoku puzzles, play word games, and much more. It's perfect for rainy days, car trips, slumber parties, and any time a girl just needs a little fun.
Author: Jennifer Hirsch Publisher: American Girl Publishing Incorporated ISBN: 9781593696382 Category : Handicrafts for girls Languages : en Pages : 0
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Girls can play games, create crafts, and solve puzzles about Rebecca! This book is filled with activities and punch-out projects inspired by Rebecca's stories - girls can make carousel horses, race to the finish in Rebecca's Coat Factory Board Game, solve sticker sudoku puzzles, play word games, and much more. It's perfect for rainy days, car trips, slumber parties, and any time a girl just needs a little fun.