Hard Times - An Illustrated Oral History of the Great Depression (Paperback)

In this unique re-creation of one of the most dramatic periods in modern American history, Studs Terkel recaptures the Great Depression of the 1930s in all its complexity. The book is a mosaic of memories from those who were richest to those who were most destitute: politicians like James Farley and Raymond Moley; businessmen like Bill Benton and Clement Stone; a six-day bicycle racer; artists and writers; racketeers; speakeasy operators, strikers, and impoverished farmers; people who were just kids; and those who remember losing a fortune. Hard Times is not only a gold mine of information--much of it little known--but also a fascinating interplay of memory and fact, showing how the Depression affected the lives of those who experienced it firsthand, often transforming the most bitter memories into a surprising nostalgia.

General

Imprint:	The New Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2013
First published:	October 2012
Authors:	Studs Terkel
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	442
ISBN-13:	978-1-59558-703-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > History > General Promotions
LSN:	1-59558-703-9
Barcode:	9781595587039

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