Author: Donna Harrington-Lueker
Publisher: UMass + ORM
ISBN: 1613766319
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
The publishing phenomenon of summer reading, often focused on novels set in vacation destinations, started in the nineteenth century, as both print culture and tourist culture expanded in the United States. As an emerging middle class increasingly embraced summer leisure as a marker of social status, book publishers sought new market opportunities, authors discovered a growing readership, and more readers indulged in lighter fare. Drawing on publishing records, book reviews, readers' diaries, and popular novels of the period, Donna Harrington-Lueker explores the beginning of summer reading and the backlash against it. Countering fears about the dangers of leisurely reading—especially for young women—publishers framed summer reading not as a disreputable habit but as a respectable pastime and welcome respite. Books for Idle Hours sheds new light on an ongoing seasonal publishing tradition.
Books for Idle Hours
Author: Donna Harrington-Lueker
Publisher: UMass + ORM
ISBN: 1613766319
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
The publishing phenomenon of summer reading, often focused on novels set in vacation destinations, started in the nineteenth century, as both print culture and tourist culture expanded in the United States. As an emerging middle class increasingly embraced summer leisure as a marker of social status, book publishers sought new market opportunities, authors discovered a growing readership, and more readers indulged in lighter fare. Drawing on publishing records, book reviews, readers' diaries, and popular novels of the period, Donna Harrington-Lueker explores the beginning of summer reading and the backlash against it. Countering fears about the dangers of leisurely reading—especially for young women—publishers framed summer reading not as a disreputable habit but as a respectable pastime and welcome respite. Books for Idle Hours sheds new light on an ongoing seasonal publishing tradition.
Publisher: UMass + ORM
ISBN: 1613766319
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
The publishing phenomenon of summer reading, often focused on novels set in vacation destinations, started in the nineteenth century, as both print culture and tourist culture expanded in the United States. As an emerging middle class increasingly embraced summer leisure as a marker of social status, book publishers sought new market opportunities, authors discovered a growing readership, and more readers indulged in lighter fare. Drawing on publishing records, book reviews, readers' diaries, and popular novels of the period, Donna Harrington-Lueker explores the beginning of summer reading and the backlash against it. Countering fears about the dangers of leisurely reading—especially for young women—publishers framed summer reading not as a disreputable habit but as a respectable pastime and welcome respite. Books for Idle Hours sheds new light on an ongoing seasonal publishing tradition.
Idle Hours: the Grace and the Glory
Author: Pat S. Hogeboom
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1453552014
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Notes from readers: I loved Idle Hours! What a terrific story. Once I began to read it, I couldnt put it down. It brought me great joy! Pat is a great writer-storyteller. With so many of the names and places being familiar, it made it that much more interesting. I want to buy more copies for my friends. Its a terrific gift. Dottie Hanly, retired librarian, Connetquot Schools Now this is what I call a great read! The story is so gripping I couldnt put it down. Idle Hours is fascinating in its history of the real Vanderbilts, mixed with the real people of the day. I loved Papa, and Almina. They were such a contrast to Alva and Willie K. I got so interested in Consuelo Im trying to find a copy of her autobiography, The Glitter and the Gold. Thanks Pat, I cant wait for the next book! Sally Bedford
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1453552014
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Notes from readers: I loved Idle Hours! What a terrific story. Once I began to read it, I couldnt put it down. It brought me great joy! Pat is a great writer-storyteller. With so many of the names and places being familiar, it made it that much more interesting. I want to buy more copies for my friends. Its a terrific gift. Dottie Hanly, retired librarian, Connetquot Schools Now this is what I call a great read! The story is so gripping I couldnt put it down. Idle Hours is fascinating in its history of the real Vanderbilts, mixed with the real people of the day. I loved Papa, and Almina. They were such a contrast to Alva and Willie K. I got so interested in Consuelo Im trying to find a copy of her autobiography, The Glitter and the Gold. Thanks Pat, I cant wait for the next book! Sally Bedford
Sketches of Our Village, and Other Rhymes of Idle Hours. 2nd Ed
Author: Mary Burrows afterwards Turner
Publisher:
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Idle Hours
Author: E. Barlee
Publisher:
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Idle Hours: a collection of poems
Author: William Henry ARMSTRONG
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Idle Hour Poems
Author: Frank Copp
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368838342
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368838342
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.
Songs of an Idle Hour
Author: William J. Coughlin
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 338533750X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 338533750X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.
Bulletin
Author: National Association of Wool Manufacturers
Publisher:
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Category : Wool industry
Languages : en
Pages : 694
Book Description
"A bibliography of wool and the woolen manufacture": v. 21, 1891, p. 118-134.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Wool industry
Languages : en
Pages : 694
Book Description
"A bibliography of wool and the woolen manufacture": v. 21, 1891, p. 118-134.
Boxboard
Author:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
Wool Machinery Activity Report
Author: United States. Bureau of the Census
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 688
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 688
Book Description