An extremely detailed book covering all areas of American life from 1900 to 1942. Beautifully illustrated using old black and white photos and vintage color advertising. Each chapter spans five years, beginning with 1900 through 1904.
The final chapter spans seven years, covering 1935 through 1942.
Published in 1967. Out of print. Hardcover. Contains 288 pages with a huge amount of photos and illustrations. There are pictures on almost every page.
Topics covered include:
Turn of the Century
The Great Depression
The Roaring Twenties
Radio's Golden Age
Factory Life
High Society
Literature
The Silver Screen
Comic Strip Heroes
The Funny Papers
The Age of Vaudeville
Gibson Girls
Ziegfeld Follies
The American Automobile
The First Flight
Old-Time Baseball and the National League
The First World Series
The Vanderbilt Cup
The Most Memorable Era in Boxing
Also covers architecture, clothing, music, dance, theater, and so much more...
A wonderful, colorful, and informative vintage book for anyone interested in history or Americana. Condition is excellent, especially considering this book is almost 60 years old. It did get a little wet once because we were showing it outside just as it began to rain, so there is very slight water damage. The water damage is very subtle and doesn't affect the charm of the book in any way. Would make a great gift. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions. Thank you!