Abroad at Home

Abroad at Home

Julian Street

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Sociedad y ciencias sociales
ISBN:
9781149140949
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'Abroad at Home' offers a captivating glimpse into early 20th-century America through the observant eyes of Julian Street. More than just a travelogue, this book is a rich tapestry of social commentary, historical snapshots, and personal anecdotes gleaned from Street’s ramblings across the United States. With a keen eye for detail and a warm sense of humor, Street paints vivid portraits of American life, capturing the essence of a nation on the cusp of profound change. Readers will find themselves transported to bustling city streets, quiet rural landscapes, and everything in between, all while gaining insight into the social, cultural, and political currents shaping the nation. 'Abroad at Home' is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, sociology, or simply a good story well told. It remains a delightful and insightful journey through a bygone era, showcasing the enduring charm and complexities of the American experience.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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