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American eras. Development of the industrial United States, 1878-1899 / edited by Vincent Tompkins.

Tompkins, Vincent. (Added Author).

Summary:

Events, lifestyles, social history and key figures unique to each featured era are covered with extraordinary perception and thoroughness. Each volume begins with a chronology of world events to provide a context for the American experience. Explore American life during the era from eleven separate perspectives: world events; the arts; business and the economy; communications; education; government and politics; law and justice; lifestyles, social trends and fashion; religion; science and medicine; sports and recreation. Each chapter includes articles covering headlines and headlinemakers, awards, achievements and other enlightening and entertaining facts reported in an engaging style.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0787614858 (alk. paper)
  • ISBN: 9780787614850 (alk. paper)
  • Physical Description: xii, 455 p. : ill., ports. ; 29 cm.
  • Publisher: Detroit : Gale Research, c1997.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"A Manly, Inc. book."
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 421-424) and indexes.
Formatted Contents Note:
World events -- The arts -- Business & the economy -- Communications -- Education -- Government and politics -- Law and justice -- Lifestyles, social trends, and fashion -- Religion -- Science and medicine -- Sports and recreation.
Subject:
United States > Civilization > 1865-1918.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lummi Library E 168 .A5118 1997 242720 Stacks Available -