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One Summer
America 1927
Series: Bryson
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In summer 1927, America had a booming stock market, a president who worked just four hours a day (and slept much of the rest), a devastating flood of the Mississippi, a sensational murder trial, and an unknown aviator named Charles Lindbergh who became the most famous man on earth.
Let our favourite writer of narrative non-fiction take you back to a summer when America came of age and changed the world for ever.
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Immerse yourself in an extraordinary journey back to the summer of 1927 with One Summer by Bill Bryson, a masterful writer known for his captivating narrative non-fiction. This meticulously researched and vividly told account highlights a pivotal season when America was on the cusp of modernity, imbued with a sense of boundless potential and seismic change.
In the summer of 1927, the US was a nation in transformation. The stock market was soaring, symbolising unprecedented economic growth, while President Calvin Coolidge led the country with a laissez-faire approach, working merely a few hours each day. This era was marked by significant events, including a cataclysmic Mississippi flood, which wreaked havoc on the landscape and lives of countless Americans.
Against this backdrop, an array of extraordinary occurrences unfolded. A mass murder trial gripped the publicβs imagination, while Charles Lindbergh achieved global fame by completing the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight, forever changing the worldβs understanding of aviation. In the realm of entertainment, the silent film era was coming to an end, heralding the birth of talking pictures, while the invention of television was on the horizon.
However, not all tales of that summer were glistening. Infamous mobster Al Capone was at the zenith of his criminal empire, instilling fear and fascination in equal measure. In Michigan, a school bombing shocked the nation, leaving an indelible scar. Even in the world of sports, history was in the making as baseball icon Babe Ruth experienced a remarkable resurgence, defying the odds and delighting fans.
Bill Bryson's One Summer paints a rich and lively portrait of this remarkable period. With his distinctive wit, insightful observations, and authoritative storytelling, Bryson brings to life the spirit of an America brimming with reckless optimism and sheer audacity. His engaging prose captures the essence of a country seizing its moment on the world stage and forever altering the course of history.
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Bill Bryson is praised as a master of popular narrative, bringing clarity and enjoyment to historical topics. The book is seen as a fascinating snapshot of a pivotal season in American history, celebrated for its eccentric characters, memorable stories, and amusing narrative. It has been described as an exhilarating and fact-filled distraction, with Brysonβs skill in storytelling drawing particular acclaim.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780552772563
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 May 2014
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Black Swan
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 40.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 482g
Pages: 672
About the Author
Bill Bryson was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1951. His bestselling books include The Road to Little Dribbling, Notes from a Small Island, A Walk in the Woods, One Summer and The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid. In a national poll, Notes from a Small Island was voted the book that best represents Britain. His acclaimed work of popular science, A Short History of Nearly Everything, won the Aventis Prize and the Descartes Prize, and was the biggest selling non-fiction book of its decade in the UK. His new book The Body- A Guide for Occupants is an extraordinary exploration of the human body which will have you marvelling at the form you occupy. Bill Bryson was Chancellor of Durham University 2005-2011. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society. He lives in England.
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