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

By William R. Leach

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679754113
• ISBN13: 9780679754114
• Release Date: September 1994
• Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.3" x 8.0"