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

by Leach

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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.
  • ISBN10 0679754113
  • ISBN13 9780679754114
  • Publish Date 6 September 1994
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Publisher Random House USA Inc
  • Imprint Vintage Books