- Description
Description
First published in 1973, this follow-up to Alistair Cooke's acclaimed 1972 television documentary series America: A Personal History of the United States has sold almost two million copies. From the nation's discovery to modern times; from the American revolutionaries to the pioneers who forged westward; from the slaves who fled north to the immigrants that sought a new life, Cooke vividly describes the spirit of the United States. Cooke's portrayal of America's dynamic history and its ever-changing present continues to provide striking insights into the remarkable character of a nation.
Author: Alistair Cooke
Publisher: Basic Books
Published: 08/01/2009
Pages: 344
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.50w x 1.00d
ISBN13: 9780465018826
ISBN10: 0465018823
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | 20th Century
About the Author
Alistair Cooke (1908-2004) enjoyed an extraordinary life in print, radio, and television. He worked as a journalist and broadcaster for many different organizations, including the BBC, the Times, and the Guardian, and won numerous awards for his work. He is best known both at home and abroad for his weekly Letter from America, the longest-running radio series in broadcasting history.
