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008			860801s1987 nyumc a00010 eng
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035			_a(AEA)33B0E4E752AB421DBDEA137318FEE14D
050			_aE 169.1 _b.G656a 1987
100			_aGordon, Lois G. _9107816
245		0	_aAmerican chronicle : _bsix decades in American life, 1920-1980 / _cLois Gordon, Alan Gordon.
260			_aNew York : _bAtheneum, _c1987
300			_ax, 565 p. : _bill., ports. _c28 cm.
520			_aThis is a marvelous reminiscence source. Though not as comprehensive as The People's Chronology, edited by James Trager ( LJ 9/1/79), it is more readable and illustrated with many classic photos. The highlights of each decade are reviewed, with vital economic, social, and consumer statistics included. For each year all aspects of life are coveredquotations, fashions, fads, first appearances, etc. Among the entertaining facts: a 1950 poll of librarians rated Moby Dick as one of the most boring books. Although the lack of an index is a drawback, this is a useful purchase for public, school, and academic libraries. Christine Bulson, SUNY at Oneonta Lib. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. www.shelfari.com
700			_aGordon, Alan, _9107817
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