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Author : Irena Chalmers
Publisher : Studio Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Great American Christmas Almanac written by Irena Chalmers and published by Studio Books. This book was released on 1990 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Nonesuch Press
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
ISBN 13 : 9781585679829
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (798 download)
Download or read book The Great American Christmas Book written by Nonesuch Press and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2007-10-18 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the folks who brought readers "The Weekend Book" comes this playful look at the Christmas holiday. This collection covers everything wintertime, from customs to colloquialisms, from snowy games to homemade gifts.
Author : Penne L. Restad
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195355091
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (953 download)
Download or read book Christmas in America written by Penne L. Restad and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1996-12-05 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The manger or Macy's? Americans might well wonder which is the real shrine of Christmas, as they take part each year in a mix of churchgoing, shopping, and family togetherness. But the history of Christmas cannot be summed up so easily as the commercialization of a sacred day. As Penne Restad reveals in this marvelous new book, it has always been an ambiguous meld of sacred thoughts and worldly actions-- as well as a fascinating reflection of our changing society. In Christmas in America, Restad brilliantly captures the rise and transformation of our most universal national holiday. In colonial times, it was celebrated either as an utterly solemn or a wildly social event--if it was celebrated at all. Virginians hunted, danced, and feasted. City dwellers flooded the streets in raucous demonstrations. Puritan New Englanders denounced the whole affair. Restad shows that as times changed, Christmas changed--and grew in popularity. In the early 1800s, New York served as an epicenter of the newly emerging holiday, drawing on its roots as a Dutch colony (St. Nicholas was particularly popular in the Netherlands, even after the Reformation), and aided by such men as Washington Irving. In 1822, another New Yorker named Clement Clarke Moore penned a poem now known as "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," virtually inventing the modern Santa Claus. Well-to-do townspeople displayed a German novelty, the decorated fir tree, in their parlors; an enterprising printer discovered the money to be made from Christmas cards; and a hodgepodge of year-end celebrations began to coalesce around December 25 and the figure of Santa. The homecoming significance of the holiday increased with the Civil War, and by the end of the nineteenth century a full- fledged national holiday had materialized, forged out of borrowed and invented custom alike, and driven by a passion for gift-giving. In the twentieth century, Christmas seeped into every niche of our conscious and unconscious lives to become a festival of epic proportions. Indeed, Restad carries the story through to our own time, unwrapping the messages hidden inside countless movies, books, and television shows, revealing the inescapable presence--and ambiguous meaning--of Christmas in contemporary culture. Filled with colorful detail and shining insight, Christmas in America reveals not only much about the emergence of the holiday, but also what our celebrations tell us about ourselves. From drunken revelry along colonial curbstones to family rituals around the tree, from Thomas Nast drawing the semiofficial portrait of St. Nick to the making of the film Home Alone, Restad's sparkling account offers much to amuse and ponder.
Author : William Carlos Williams
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 79 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (66 download)
Download or read book The Great American Novel written by William Carlos Williams and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-11-05 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the title, this book is not a serious attempt to writing a 'great American novel', which is a typical literature convention to refer to works that embody the essence of America, generally written by an American and dealing in some way with the question of America's national character. If anything it is the opposite - the book conveys the impossibility of writing such a novel through a satirical lens, by telling the love story between a Ford car and a Mack truck.
Author : Karal Ann Marling
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780674040625
Total Pages : 470 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (46 download)
Download or read book Merry Christmas! Celebrating AmericaÕs Greatest Holiday written by Karal Ann Marling and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It wouldn't be Christmas without the "things." How they came to mean so much, and to play such a prominent role in America's central holiday, is the tale told in this delightful and edifying book. In a style characteristically engaging and erudite, Karal Ann Marling, one of our most trenchant observers of American culture, describes the outsize spectacle that Christmas has become.
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Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780440847908
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (479 download)
Download or read book An Early American Christmas written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inhabitants of a New England village never make much fuss about Christmas until a new family moves in and celebrates the holiday in a special way.
Author : Tracey V. Bateman
Publisher : Barbour Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1607428849
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (74 download)
Download or read book A Prairie Christmas Collection written by Tracey V. Bateman and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience Christmas on the historical American Great Plains as retold by nine different multi-published authors, including Tracie Peterson and Deborah Raney. Follow pioneers, immigrants, and orphans through their adventures, heartaches, challenges, victories, and romances. You are sure to find more than one favorite among the nine holiday romances in this unique collection to warm your heart and inspire your faith.
Author : Zach Shepherd
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9781441531742
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (317 download)
Download or read book The Great American Nobody written by Zach Shepherd and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas tends to bring thoughts of good cheer, festivity and the conjured image of a fat man in a red suit. For Dylan Kingsly it brings only the in-laws. This year is different though. The in-laws are still present, but so is a mysterious letter which forces him and his alter ego, Vinny, to face memories that are better left suppressed. Join the dysfunctional duo as they stroll through the pain of a turbulent childhood and a failed marriage. Dylan, using the only coping mechanism he knows, struggles on the issue of being a societal nobody with a brand of humor and cynicism all his own.
Author : Ace Collins
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310873886
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (18 download)
Download or read book Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas written by Ace Collins and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever wonder where some of our unique and meaningful Christmas traditions come from? Why are red and green popular colors of the season? Why is exchanging gifts a family tradition? Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas reveals the people, places, and events that shaped the best-loved customs of this merriest of holidays and how they all point to Christ. Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas includes insights about: Gift giving Christmas trees Caroling Nativity scenes Yule logs Stockings Advent wreaths Mistletoe Holly, and more! This is the perfect gift to infuse your celebration with spiritual insights, true-life tales, and captivating legends to intrigue you and your family. Bring new luster and depth to your modern traditions while you celebrate Jesus' birth. The traditions of Christmas lend beauty, awe, and hope to the holiday, causing people all over the world to anticipate it with joy. Warm your heart as you rediscover the true and eternal significance of Christmas.
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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 642 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book The American Bookseller written by and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : PBS
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN 13 : 0316417548
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (164 download)
Download or read book The Great American Read: The Book of Books written by PBS and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A blockbuster illustrated book that captures what Americans love to read, The Great American Read: The Book of Books is the gorgeously-produced companion book to PBS's ambitious summer 2018 series. What are America's best-loved novels? PBS will launch The Great American Read series with a 2-hour special in May 2018 revealing America's 100 best-loved novels, determined by a rigorous national survey. Subsequent episodes will air in September and October. Celebrities and everyday Americans will champion their favorite novel and in the finale in late October, America's #1 best-loved novel will be revealed. The Great American Read: The Book of Books will present all 100 novels with fascinating information about each book, author profiles, a snapshot of the novel's social relevance, film or television adaptations, other books and writings by the author, and little-known facts. Also included are themed articles about banned books, the most influential book illustrators, reading recommendations, the best first-lines in literature, and more. Beautifully designed with rare images of the original manuscripts, first-edition covers, rejection letters, and other ephemera, The Great American Read: The Book of Books is a must-have book for all booklovers.
Author : Daniel Adams
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1440573611
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (45 download)
Download or read book The Great American Trivia Book written by Daniel Adams and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring American history to life with these amazing facts! Forget about mind-numbing historical facts and dive into an entertaining exploration of America's past! With The Great American Trivia Book, you'll discover hundreds of unbelievable facts about our great fifty states. From Christopher Columbus's major voyage mishap to George W. Bush's $40 million inauguration celebration, this thrilling journey into America's past reveals the details and stories behind the people and events that completely changed this country. Covering everything from the birth of our nation to recent history, The Great American Trivia Book offers a fascinating look into the country you thought you knew.
Author : Matthew Litt
Publisher : History Publishing Company LLC
ISBN 13 : 9781933909455
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (94 download)
Download or read book Christmas 1945 written by Matthew Litt and published by History Publishing Company LLC. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Greatest celebration in American History. Best seller on BN. Com. Sells all year..
Author : Dan Coates
Publisher : Alfred Music
ISBN 13 : 1470625121
Total Pages : 118 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (76 download)
Download or read book Popular Performer: Great American Songbook Complete written by Dan Coates and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the most famous selections from the Great American Songbook are included in this collection. These classic favorites, masterfully arranged by Dan Coates for advanced piano, sound rich and full and will delight audiences as well as provide hours of enjoyment for hobbyists, advancing students, professional musicians, or any "popular performer." Titles: *Anything Goes *Cry Me a River *The Days of Wine and Roses *Dream a Little Dream of Me *Embraceable You *Falling In Love with Love *Fly Me to the Moon *Fools Rush In *I Get a Kick Out of You *I Got Rhythm *I Only Have Eyes for You *I'm in the Mood for Love *In the Still of the Night *It Had to Be You *I've Got You Under My Skin *The Lady Is a Tramp *Long Ago (And Far Away) *Love Is Here to Stay *Make Someone Happy *My Funny Valentine *On the Street Where You Live *The Shadow of Your Smile *Singin' in the Rain *Skylark *So In Love *Someone to Watch Over Me *Stardust *Summertime *They Can't Take That Away from Me *When I Fall In Love *Where or When *With a Song in My Heart *You'll Never Know
Author : Lawrence Buell
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674727487
Total Pages : 501 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (747 download)
Download or read book The Dream of the Great American Novel written by Lawrence Buell and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2014-02-10 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Magisterial . . . make[s] you suddenly see new things in familiar books . . . brilliant analyses of a dozen or so front-runners in the Great American Novel sweepstakes.” —Michael Dirda, Virginia Quarterly Review The idea of “the great American novel” continues to thrive almost as vigorously as in its nineteenth-century heyday, defying more than 150 years of attempts to dismiss it as amateurish or obsolete. In this landmark book, the first in many years to take in the whole sweep of national fiction, Lawrence Buell reanimates this supposedly antiquated idea, demonstrating that its history is a key to the dynamics of national literature and national identity itself. The dream of the G.A.N., as Henry James nicknamed it, crystallized soon after the Civil War. In fresh, in-depth readings of selected contenders from the 1850s onward in conversation with hundreds of other novels, Buell delineates four “scripts” for G.A.N. candidates and their themes, illustrated by such titles as The Scarlet Letter, The Great Gatsby, Invisible Man, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Beloved, Moby-Dick, and Gravity’s Rainbow—works dwelling on topics from self-invention to the promise and pitfalls of democracy. The canvas of the great American novel is in constant motion, reflecting revolutions in fictional fashion, the changing face of authorship, and the inseparability of high culture from popular. As Buell reveals, the elusive G.A.N. showcases the myth of the United States as a nation perpetually under construction. “Engaging and provocative . . . ultimately affirms the importance of literature to a nation’s sense of itself.” —Sarah Graham, Times Literary Supplement “Rich in critical insight . . . Buell wonders if the GAN isn’t stirring again in surprising new developments in science fiction. An impressively ambitious literary survey.” —Booklist (starred review)
Author : Penne L. Restad
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195355091
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (953 download)
Download or read book Christmas in America written by Penne L. Restad and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1996-12-05 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The manger or Macy's? Americans might well wonder which is the real shrine of Christmas, as they take part each year in a mix of churchgoing, shopping, and family togetherness. But the history of Christmas cannot be summed up so easily as the commercialization of a sacred day. As Penne Restad reveals in this marvelous new book, it has always been an ambiguous meld of sacred thoughts and worldly actions-- as well as a fascinating reflection of our changing society. In Christmas in America, Restad brilliantly captures the rise and transformation of our most universal national holiday. In colonial times, it was celebrated either as an utterly solemn or a wildly social event--if it was celebrated at all. Virginians hunted, danced, and feasted. City dwellers flooded the streets in raucous demonstrations. Puritan New Englanders denounced the whole affair. Restad shows that as times changed, Christmas changed--and grew in popularity. In the early 1800s, New York served as an epicenter of the newly emerging holiday, drawing on its roots as a Dutch colony (St. Nicholas was particularly popular in the Netherlands, even after the Reformation), and aided by such men as Washington Irving. In 1822, another New Yorker named Clement Clarke Moore penned a poem now known as "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," virtually inventing the modern Santa Claus. Well-to-do townspeople displayed a German novelty, the decorated fir tree, in their parlors; an enterprising printer discovered the money to be made from Christmas cards; and a hodgepodge of year-end celebrations began to coalesce around December 25 and the figure of Santa. The homecoming significance of the holiday increased with the Civil War, and by the end of the nineteenth century a full- fledged national holiday had materialized, forged out of borrowed and invented custom alike, and driven by a passion for gift-giving. In the twentieth century, Christmas seeped into every niche of our conscious and unconscious lives to become a festival of epic proportions. Indeed, Restad carries the story through to our own time, unwrapping the messages hidden inside countless movies, books, and television shows, revealing the inescapable presence--and ambiguous meaning--of Christmas in contemporary culture. Filled with colorful detail and shining insight, Christmas in America reveals not only much about the emergence of the holiday, but also what our celebrations tell us about ourselves. From drunken revelry along colonial curbstones to family rituals around the tree, from Thomas Nast drawing the semiofficial portrait of St. Nick to the making of the film Home Alone, Restad's sparkling account offers much to amuse and ponder.
Author : Chicago Public Library
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)
Download or read book Books of 1912- written by Chicago Public Library and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
