ISBN: 9780195055849 - working at play. a history of vacations in the united states (25 résultats)

hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. This text chronicles the history of vacationing in America since the early part of the 19th century. It is concerned with how, when, and why vacationing came to be part of American life, charting this social and cultural institution as it grew from the custom of a small elite in the early 19th century to a mass phenomenon on the eve of World War II. It looks at American cultural anxieties about vacations and the constant struggle Americans have engaged in with the notion of taking time off from work. Utilizing diaries and photographs, Aron looks at many popular American vacation spots and types of vacations, including self-improvement vacations, resort vacations, touring vacations and camping vacations, including vacations for working class people and for Depression-era Americans. Among the vacation spots she discusses are Saratoga Springs, Niagara Falls, the Jersey Shore, Long Island, Chautauqua, Martha's Vineyard, Southern springs, world's fairs, and Yosemite, Yellowstone and other national parks.…

Hardback. Etat : Good. This text chronicles the history of vacationing in America since the early part of the 19th century. It is concerned with how, when, and why vacationing came to be part of American life, charting this social and cultural institution as it grew from the custom of a small elite in the early 19th century to a mass phenomenon on the eve of World War II. It looks at American cultural anxieties about vacations and the constant struggle Americans have engaged in with the notion of taking time off from work. Utilizing diaries and photographs, Aron looks at many popular American vacation spots and types of vacations, including self-improvement vacations, resort vacations, touring vacations and camping vacations, including vacations for working class people and for Depression-era Americans. Among the vacation spots she discusses are Saratoga Springs, Niagara Falls, the Jersey Shore, Long Island, Chautauqua, Martha's Vineyard, Southern springs, world's fairs, and Yosemite, Yellowstone and other national parks.…

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Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Etat : Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Etat : Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. This text chronicles the history of vacationing in America since the early part of the 19th century. It is concerned with how, when, and why vacationing came to be part of American life, charting this social and cultural institution as it grew from the custom of a small elite in the early 19th century to a mass phenomenon on the eve of World War II. It looks at American cultural anxieties about vacations and the constant struggle Americans have engaged in with the notion of taking time off from work. Utilizing diaries and photographs, Aron looks at many popular American vacation spots and types of vacations, including self-improvement vacations, resort vacations, touring vacations and camping vacations, including vacations for working class people and for Depression-era Americans. Among the vacation spots she discusses are Saratoga Springs, Niagara Falls, the Jersey Shore, Long Island, Chautauqua, Martha's Vineyard, Southern springs, world's fairs, and Yosemite, Yellowstone and other national parks.…

Hardback. Etat : Good. This text chronicles the history of vacationing in America since the early part of the 19th century. It is concerned with how, when, and why vacationing came to be part of American life, charting this social and cultural institution as it grew from the custom of a small elite in the early 19th century to a mass phenomenon on the eve of World War II. It looks at American cultural anxieties about vacations and the constant struggle Americans have engaged in with the notion of taking time off from work. Utilizing diaries and photographs, Aron looks at many popular American vacation spots and types of vacations, including self-improvement vacations, resort vacations, touring vacations and camping vacations, including vacations for working class people and for Depression-era Americans. Among the vacation spots she discusses are Saratoga Springs, Niagara Falls, the Jersey Shore, Long Island, Chautauqua, Martha's Vineyard, Southern springs, world's fairs, and Yosemite, Yellowstone and other national parks.…

hardcover. Etat : Good.

Etat : good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Book in Good condition.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. First Edition. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs. The dust jacket is protected by a Brodart mylar cover and is not price clipped. Not an ex-library copy. No remainder marks. No names or marks in the text. Most books shipped within 24 hours. All books mailed with Delivery Confirmation in a heavy cardboard box. Unread. Fine condition in fine dust jacket. Selling Used and Rare books on line since April 1998 and from our bookstore in the heart of the Bluegrass since 1984. ; Black-and-white photographs; 8vo.; 324 pages.…

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. F. Hb. VG/VG-. 1st. 324pp. Index, Notes. Light soiling, wear boards, DJ: soiling, light rubbing, wear extremities.

Etat : Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:0195055845. …

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. Publisher's original gilt-lettered green cloth over blue boards, octavo, pp. xi, 324. Black and white illustrations.

Hardcover. Etat : Used - very good.

Hardcover. Etat : Like New. First Edition. First Edition, Later Printing. Published by Oxford University Press, 1999. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. clean, unmarked copy.

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. clean, unmarked copy. b&w (illustrateur).

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. 324 pages. Clean hardback with a clean dust jacket. Working at Play : A History of Vacations in the United States.

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. Foxing on top text block edge.; 336 pages.

Softcover. Etat : Fine. No Jacket. First edition. 1st 1999. Fine condition. A History of Vacations in the United States. Advance Uncorrected Reading Copy. Red card wraps. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched.

Etat : Brand New. Brand New.