| Thanksgiving: An Illustrated History Contributor(s): Thomas (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764338293 ISBN-13: 9780764338298 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $26.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Holidays (non Religious) - Art | American - General - Art | History - General |
| Dewey: 394.264 |
| LCCN: 2011927564 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.4" W x 10.9" (1.75 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Holiday - Thanksgiving |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: There's nothing like enjoying turkey and pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving, the oldest American holiday, with nostalgic memories of family gatherings around the dining room table. See how illustrators have portrayed this day of thanks through the years. More than 700 illustrated newspapers, magazine covers, postcards, and prints trace this holiday's history - from the Pilgrims' first observance to the present. Included are vintage postcards and well-known publications like Life, The Ladies' Home Journal, The Saturday Evening Post, and Harper's Weekly. History lovers and collectors will find this a wonderful resource and an entertaining look back at days gone-by. |