Misty Coston

Guidebook To American Decades Misty Coston

An informative look at American History from the perspective of what it was like to be there, this book will quickly answer loads of questions you never thought to ask. When were pirates seen in America? What type of lighting would you have encountered? What selection of condiments and drinks were available to choose from at a tavern or restaurant? What was the extent of common knowledge at the time? This book's innovative, quick-reference layout uses running lists and new item lists to allow the user to open to any decade between 1800 and 2019 and quickly find out more about the context of the America of that era. Famous moments in history, including defining events and inventions, round out the overall story. The unassuming glossary at the back of the book is a hidden gem that includes a wealth of interesting trivia information about events and inventions. Buy this book today and discover yesterday!