9780679754114-0679754113-Land of Desire: Merchants, Power, and the Rise of a New American Culture

Land of Desire: Merchants, Power, and the Rise of a New American Culture

ISBN-13: 9780679754114
ISBN-10: 0679754113
Edition: Illustrated
Author: William R. Leach
Publication date: 1994
Publisher: Vintage
Format: Paperback 560 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780679754114
ISBN-10: 0679754113
Edition: Illustrated
Author: William R. Leach
Publication date: 1994
Publisher: Vintage
Format: Paperback 560 pages

Summary

Land of Desire: Merchants, Power, and the Rise of a New American Culture (ISBN-13: 9780679754114 and ISBN-10: 0679754113), written by authors William R. Leach, was published by Vintage in 1994. With an overall rating of 3.8 stars, it's a notable title among other Retailing (Industries, Evolution, Emigration & Immigration, Social Sciences, Cultural, Anthropology, Politics & Government) books. You can easily purchase or rent Land of Desire: Merchants, Power, and the Rise of a New American Culture (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Retailing books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.58.

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This monumental work of cultural history was nominated for a National Book Award. It chronicles America's transformation, beginning in 1880, into a nation of consumers, devoted to a cult of comfort, bodily well-being, and endless acquisition. 24 pages of photos.

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