Fame is not just for the fellas: female renown and the childhood of famous americans series
Auteur :
Pfitzer, Gregory M.
Éditeur :
University of Massachusetts Press
ISBN :
9781625346933
Date de publication :
16 déc. 2022
Dimensions :
23,0 x 15,1 x 3,2 cm
Poids :
363 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Between 1932 and 1958, thousands of children read volumes in the book series Childhood of Famous Americans. These biographies celebrated the national virtues and achievements of famous women. Gregory Pfitzer examines the editorial and production choices of the publisher and considers the influence of the series on readers and American culture.