Americanon, an unexpected U.S. history in thirteen bestselling books, Jess McHugh
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Americanon, an unexpected U.S. history in thirteen bestselling books, Jess McHugh
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Americanon
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
1228226135
Responsibility statement
Jess McHugh
Sub title
an unexpected U.S. history in thirteen bestselling books
Summary
"What does it take to be a good American? And who gets to decide? Journalist Jess McHugh examines thirteen seemingly innocuous, mega-bestselling reference books, guidebooks, and self-help books that have become blueprints for core American values and shaped our national story"--, Provided by publisher
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Unexpected US history in thirteen bestselling booksAmerican canon
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- Post, Emily, 1872-1960
- United States -- History -- 20th century
- Readers
- Carnegie, Dale, 1888-1955
- Reuben, David R
- McGuffey, William Holmes, 1800-1873
- Crocker, Betty
- United States -- Social life and customs -- Miscellanea
- Nineteen eighties
- English language -- Dictionaries
- Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
- Almanacs
- National characteristics, American
- Books and reading + History
- Etiquette
- Social values -- Miscellanea
- Old farmer's almanac
- Beecher, Catharine Esther, 1800-1878
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- Creator1
- Subject18
- Post, Emily, 1872-1960
- United States -- History -- 20th century
- Readers
- Carnegie, Dale, 1888-1955
- Reuben, David R
- McGuffey, William Holmes, 1800-1873
- Crocker, Betty
- United States -- Social life and customs -- Miscellanea
- Nineteen eighties
- English language -- Dictionaries
- Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
- Almanacs
- National characteristics, American
- Books and reading + History
- Etiquette
- Social values -- Miscellanea
- Old farmer's almanac
- Beecher, Catharine Esther, 1800-1878
- Content1
- Author1
- Other version1
- Mapped to1