Great American Stuff: People, Places and Products That Make Us Happy to Live in America [Paperback]

R L Jones (Author), Ray Jones (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1997

One of the most compelling and delightful anthologies of popular culture published in years, Great American Stuff tells the story of more than 250 of our country's finest products, richest traditions, and most inspiring people.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888952571
• ISBN-13: 978-1888952575
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #633,042 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a delightfully upbeat view of things that make America great, December 23, 1997

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This review is from: Great American Stuff: People, Places and Products That Make Us Happy to Live in America (Paperback)

It wanders all about the map of America, citing the little things and the big things that make it what it is. Somehwat of a hodge-podge, covering everything from wild blueberries to the Brooklyn Bridge, it gives new meaning to that overused word, "eclectic", but the result is delightfully upbeat. A good read that informs and uplifts and kind of makes you proud of being an American.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars entertaining,educational and humorous, August 10, 1998

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This review is from: Great American Stuff: People, Places and Products That Make Us Happy to Live in America (Paperback)

I use this book with most of my ESL (ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE) students. They are fascinated by its contents -Monuments,inventors,natural resources,food, music, movies, cities - you name it - it's right here in this delightful book. Each chapter prepares you for the next so there is great continuity. A perfect text - I give it a 10!