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.


Format Häftad Omfång 432 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag Penguin Putnam Inc Utgivningsdatum 2022-06-07 ISBN 9781524746643