One Summer : America 1927 by Bill Bryson 9780552772563

One Summer : America 1927

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The summer of 1927 was a remarkable period in American history, brimming with...
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The summer of 1927 was a remarkable period in American history, brimming with extraordinary events and larger-than-life characters. As the stock market soared and President Coolidge indulged in lengthy naps, the nation witnessed a catastrophic Mississippi flood, a gripping murder trial, and the meteoric rise of an obscure pilot named Charles Lindbergh to global fame.

This eventful season also heralded the advent of talking films, the conception of television, the zenith of Al Capone's criminal empire, a shocking school bombing in Michigan, and the unexpected resurgence of baseball legend Babe Ruth. Yet these incidents merely scratch the surface of this astonishing summer.

In his captivating narrative, Bill Bryson weaves together these disparate threads, crafting a vivid tapestry of audacious exploits, unbridled optimism, and frenetic energy. With his characteristic blend of humour, insight, and meticulous research, Britain's beloved non-fiction raconteur brings to life a forgotten summer when America came into its own, seized the world's attention, and set in motion changes that would reverberate for generations to come.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780552772563
Book Author: Bill Bryson
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Black Swan
Book Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Book Dimensions: 197 x 125 x 44 cm
Book Publication Date: 2014-05-22
Book Pagination: 672 pages
Book Weight: 482g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

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