2 edition of America at mid-century found in the catalog.
America at mid-century
Andrė Siegfried
Published
1955
by Cape in New York
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Written in
Edition Notes
| Statement | translated from the Frenchby Margaret Ledeṡert. |
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Pagination | 360p. ; |
| Number of Pages | 360 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL19104883M |
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Illustrating numerous aspects of American life, both public and private, the book is a kind of mosaic, from which we discover what Americans ate; what they wore; what they did for entertainment; what songs they sang; what games they played; what books they read; who they Author: Eric Novotny.
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